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We have 29 early childhood PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
early childhood PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 29 early childhood PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
The development of prospective memory during early childhood
Research Group:
Centre for Mind and Behaviour
Research Group. Centre for Mind and Behaviour. Proposed supervisory team. Dr Ruth Ford. Theme. Development Psychology. Summary of the research project. Read more
Keep it simple? Eye-tracking the learning of numbers in early childhood.
Research Group:
Psychology
Achievement gaps in numeracy start early, with children with low mathematical skills displaying a lower growth rate in mathematical achievement over time (Cahoon et al., 2021; Duncan et al., 2007). Read more
PhD programmes in Education
Mary Immaculate College (MIC) offers a diverse suite of postgraduate programmes in Education to masters and doctoral level. Be part of an innovative and creative learning environment with student supports, graduate skills training and a range of financial supports. Read more
Early Executive Function Development and Individual Differences
Executive functions are the set of high-level goal-directed thinking skills that develop rapidly during early childhood. Read more
Predicting Early Development in Moderate to Late Preterm Babies
Over 80% of preterm babies are born between 32 and 36 weeks gestation. Read more
Biological drivers of health inequalities: impact of diet on the gut microbiome in preschool children.
In Sheffield there is a 15-year gap in the onset of chronic health conditions between the most and least affluent areas of the city. Read more
What Drives Social Pedagogy?
A PhD student can focus upon one of the following topics. Social pedagogy as a solution to the current education crisis. An exploration of the value that pedagogical approaches can offer HE. Read more
Early life factors and childhood oral health
Background: . A life course approach to chronic disease epidemiology recognises how exposures across the lifespan of individuals influence their disease risk and health later in life. Read more
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Genomic insights into the transmission pathways of foodborne pathogens in fish from aquaculture to consumer in Thailand
The OneZoo CDT offers an unprecedented level of diversity and transdisciplinarity, with award-winning educators and experts in zoonotic diseases and environmental sciences from Cardiff University, Aberystwyth University, Queen’s University Belfast, and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Read more
XAIScreen4SpLDs: An Explainable AI (XAI) Based Automated Pre-Screening Tool for Specific Learning Disabilities in Children
Primary Research Question. Can a portable low-cost smartphone-based app incorporating a prediction model be used for point-of-care screening for Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs) in children with their first language?. Read more
Modelling The Prevalence and Co-Occurrence of Adverse and Benevolent Childhood Experiences and the Association with Mental Health for Adults in Northern Ireland.#1681
Research Group:
Psychology
Research suggests that adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) account for a substantial proportion of mental health problem in adulthood. Read more
The impact of early life adversity on synaptic plasticity and memory—a novel therapeutic approach
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are increasingly recognised as key risk factors for several negative health outcomes in adulthood, including addiction, chronic pain, anxiety disorders, depression, and memory impairment, many of which are highly co-morbid. Read more
Early life factors in the development of Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is an autoimmune inflammatory arthritis with disease onset before the age of 16. Children and young people with this condition develop painful swollen joints and untreated it can lead to long term disability. It may also be associated with comorbid conditions such as uveitis. Read more
Predicting myopia from an early age: what to measure, when, why and how?
Research Group:
Biomedical Sciences
Myopia, or short-sightedness, is a common eye condition which is typically caused by excessive growth of the eye. It normally begins in childhood and continues to progress into early adulthood. Read more
What does the future look like for my child after a brain injury? Predicting the neuropsychological outcomes of children after brain insult (Deakin University)
This is an opportunity to study a fully-funded PhD in both Australia and the UK, and to work with internationally recognised researchers in child health and neurodevelopment. Read more
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