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We have 95 exercise and health PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
exercise and health PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 95 exercise and health PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
Exploring the Ubiquitin-Proteasome system’s Impact on Ageing and Disease: The Interplay of Genetics, Lifestyle, and Environment
Project Overview. Unravelling the molecular and cellular mechanisms driving ageing to improve human health across the lifespan is a central aim of biomedical research. Read more
Deakin-Coventry Consortium of Motor Skill for Holistic Development
Introduction. This is an exciting opportunity to study a PhD as part of a cotutelle arrangement between Coventry University, UK and Deakin University, Australia. Read more
Can endurance athletes be taught pace judgement or is it innate? (RDF25/HLS/SER/JOHNS)
Northumbria University is a research-intensive modern University, ranked 23rd in the UK for Research Power in the recent Research Excellence Framework (REF2021). Read more
Adaptive and Predictive Computational Modelling of Biomaterials: A Digital Twin Framework for Next-Generation Personalised Healthcare (Ref: SF-UF-SL-2024)
The healthcare industry is rapidly embracing digital technologies to deliver data-driven, personalised medicine. Digital twins—computer-based, or in silico, models that replicate physical objects or systems—provide a realistic environment for studying diseases, testing new drugs, and developing medical devices. Read more
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Black Leaders in Cancer PhD programme: Uncovering physiological signatures of chemoradiotherapy in HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer
Background. Oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) is a type of head and neck cancer that originates in the tonsils and back of the tongue. The incidence of OPC is rapidly increasing due to the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), with around 73% of cases being HPV-positive. Read more
Exploring the cost-of-living crisis on women from underprivileged background living with obesity in Scotland: barriers and opportunities for weight management
The prevalence of obesity in Scotland is rising, with around two thirds of adults living with overweight or obesity. Obesity rates are 36% in areas in the highest quintile of deprivation and 26% in areas in the lowest social deprivation quintile. Read more
Preparation strategies for UK and Ireland-based altitude travellers
Research Group:
Cambridge Centre for Sport and Exercise Sciences
Research Group. Cambridge Centre for Sport and Exercise Sciences. Proposed supervisory team. Dr Ash Willmott. Dr Neil Maxwell (University of Brighton). Read more
Generating a tool to estimate the risk of acute mountain sickness in UK and Ireland-based altitude travellers
Research Group:
Cambridge Centre for Sport and Exercise Sciences
Research Group. Cambridge Centre for Sport and Exercise Sciences. Proposed supervisory team. Dr Ash Willmott. Dr Neil Maxwell (University of Brighton). Read more
Modelling human movement in health and disease: Clinical insights into Tourette Syndrome through machine learning and computational modelling of brain-to-muscle signals
Application deadline - midday (GMT) Friday 10 January 2025. Additional supervisor. Dr Katherine Dyke, University of Nottingham. Read more
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Feasibility and Acceptability of Remote Home-Based Leg Isometric Exercise Training and Lifestyle Change for the Management of Hypertension (Ref: RDFC24/HLS/SER/CUCATO)
Arterial hypertension (AH) is a significant contributor to high cardiovascular mortality and economic burden in the United Kingdom. Read more
Co-production of a pharmacy-delivered very brief intervention to address physical activity, sedentary behaviour and other lifestyle behaviours
Being physically active offers various health benefits. Healthcare providers’, such as pharmacists, have an important role in promoting healthy lifestyle behaviours. Read more
Women and concussion in football.
Introduction. This funded PhD position is housed within the Centre for Physical Activity, Sport and Exercise Sciences (PASES) at Coventry University and is in association with the Women’s Professional Leagues Ltd (WPLL). Read more
Bioengineering informed design of military protective clothing and equipment.
To support the rapid advance of protective equipment such as technical clothing, there is a need for improving the understanding of how these devices fit a range of individuals and protect them, across a wide range of user variability in body sizes and shapes, across dimensions including gender and ethnicity. Read more
Wales Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS) - General Studentships 2025
Bangor University are delighted to offer fully funded Wales Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS) (ESRC DTP) studentships starting in October 2025 in the following pathway subject areas. Read more
Implementing Strength and Conditioning Support in Youth Swimming
Introduction. This is an exciting opportunity to study a PhD as part of a collaboration between Coventry University, and the City of Coventry Swimming Club. Read more