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education PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 573 education PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Exploring the pupil-teacher relationship in policy, popular discourse and teacher conceptualisations

The pupil-teacher relationship is known to be an influential force in the school experience (Looker & Kington, 2020; Looker et al, 2023; Whittaker, 2024). Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Kington, Dr DPF Whittaker, Dr BL Looker
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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The role of student social capital in opportunity gaps and awarding gaps in healthcare education

Social capital in educational settings often refers to the network of relationships and shared norms between groups of students which can lead to positive educational outcomes. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof R Stack, Prof SN Nicholson
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Review of the literature of simulation-based learning to enhance application of theory to practice in occupational therapy (HHS-2026-32)

This MSc research fee waiver project is funded by the University of Huddersfield, and we are seeking to attract a candidate with an interest in developing their research skills and knowledge and contribute too the knowledge base around simulation-based learning in occupational therapy. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr V Barry
 30 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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No Masking Required: Subcultural spaces, reduced social demand, and autistic belonging

Sheffield Institute of Education. Sheffield Institute of Education (SIoE) is a national centre of education, recognised for excellence and innovation in teaching and learning. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Connolly
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Home Automation and Dementia Care

Home Automation technologies have evolved significantly in recent years to incorporate all aspects of modern living from climate control, lighting, security, safety monitoring, entertainment and energy conservation. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Bowers, Dr S Evans
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Fully Funded PhD Positions in Educational & Social Innovation for Rural Transformation

Do you want your research to improve education, enhance rural livelihoods, and shape sustainable and resilient social systems?. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  India PhD Programme
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A Critical Sociological Analysis of AI in Physical Education

We are looking for highly motivated and dedicated PhD candidates who are interested in exploring AI and Physical Education. As a candidate, you will have the opportunity to conduct a PhD project in the fields of Sports Pedagogy and Physical Education, and contribute to the body of literature in these areas. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y J Kim
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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A mixed-methods exploration of the relationship between public stigmatisation of Tourette’s and teachers’ perspectives of Tourette’s

Tourette’s Syndrome is a neuropsychiatric disorder involving involuntary multiple motor or phonic tics (Cavanna et al, 2009). It is often associated with swearing, but this facet – known as coprolalia – is estimated to be present in only 10% of Tourettic people (Tourette’s Action, 2025). . Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Kington, Dr DPF Whittaker
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Blurring boundaries? Exploring the experiences of parent-coaches in grassroots sport (Ref: SSEHS/SF-OH26)

The sport and parent coaching nexus is an intriguing and topical area in sport coaching. Historically, volunteer parent-coaches are fundamental to children’s global grassroots sporting participation, with parents positioned as both coach and parent. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr O Hooper, Dr D Watts
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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School Leaders' Decision-Making in Complex Organisations

The proposed project will focus on the complex decision-making which school leaders and leadership teams undertake in their roles and the implications of this for professional development. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Kington, Dr M Stephenson
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Enhance Personalised Learning and Academic Performance in Higher Education: A Mixed-Methods Study

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the educational landscape by enabling data-driven decision-making, adaptive learning systems, and personalised support for students. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr WD Demeke
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees from the Royal Northern College of Music, including pathways in Performance, Composition, Musicology, Music Psychology, and Music Education

The RNCM offers the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Degrees are awarded by Manchester Metropolitan University for a collaborative programme of research, undertaken and supervised at RNCM. Read more
 Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding  Arts Research Programme
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Exploring the Design, Implementation, and Impact of Student-Led Clinics in healthcare degree programmes

  Research Group: Healthcare
https://le.ac.uk/study/research-degrees/research-subjects/school-of-healthcare. In 2024, the University of Leicester’s School of Healthcare, opened the ‘Jo Williams Clinic’, to students, staff and the local community to improve access to timely physiotherapy assessment and rehabilitation to patients. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof D Wright, Dr CCL Carter-Lang
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Learning through comparing the work of others (Ref: LN/IJ-SF1/2026)

Feedback is considered important for learning across university subjects. But often feedback is not engaging and is therefore ineffective. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr I Jones
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Self-Funded PhD opportunity in Mathematics Education (Ref: SCI26-SF-001)

We research how people learn, think about, and use mathematics, from early number development through higher education and into professional practice. . Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Bahnmüller
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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