We have 873 gender PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Politics and International Relations is one of the largest and most vibrant subject areas in the University of Edinburgh, home to over 600 top undergraduates and 100 international postgraduate students every year. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only) Social Sciences Research Programme

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The Global Institute for Women’s Leadership (GIWL) within the Policy Institute at King’s College London.

University of Edinburgh

Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only) Social Sciences Research Programme

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Funded PhD- Advancing gender and sex equity in health research

University of Bristol School of Psychological Science

There are health disparities within sex and gender. This project will explore the sex and gender differences in healthcare research to better understand how key areas of inequity impact on health outcomes. Read more

Supervisors: Dr KE Easey, Dr R Wootton

8 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Tackling Women’s homelessness in Scotland: Discourses of gender, poverty, and social policy (UWS0032)

University of the West of Scotland Education & Social Sciences

The aim of this project is to examine the points at which women who are experiencing significant housing need come into contact with housing professionals and/or support services, and to explore how these interpersonal interactions can best support women to navigate complex systems and help them secure the best possible housing outcomes. Read more

Supervisor: Prof LK Kilby

4 January 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Movement as Social Medicine: A co-designed group-based physical activity package for young trans and gender diverse adults and its impact on loneliness, mental health and sedentarism

Nottingham Trent University School of Social Sciences

Project ID. S3. Loneliness is psychological distress felt in response to a self-perceived discrepancy in experienced and desired social relationships which could be related to the number of social connections a person has and/or the quality of those social interactions (Peplau & Perlam, 1982). Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Jones

12 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Investigating skeletal muscle sex differences and the effects of gender transition SSEHS/HFD

Loughborough University School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences

Skeletal muscle is important for health maintenance as well as athletic performance. Understanding how skeletal muscle sex differences can impact function will allow us to create more specific interventions such as training programmes. Read more

Supervisors: Dr HFD Fox Dugdale, Dr A Capel

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Empowering Heart Health: Bridging Gender Bias and Ageing Insights in Biomedical Research

University of Liverpool Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences

During natural ageing changes in hormones involved in the oestrogen cycle negatively impact female heart health. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Sharma, Dr R Rainbow

4 December 2023 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Same toys = Different skills: Exploring the impact of gender stereotypical activities on skill development in nursery children

University of Portsmouth Department of Psychology

Applications are invited for a fully-funded three-year PhD to commence in October 2024. The PhD will be based in the Department of Psychology (Faculty of Science & Health), and will be supervised by Dr Kagari Shibazaki and Dr Eszter Somogyi. . Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Shibazaki, Dr E Somogyi

19 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Exploring gender imbalance in the tech sector: the male perspective

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Gender imbalance in academic disciplines (eg nursing, computing and engineering) can serve to deter certain under-represented groups from participating. Read more

Supervisors: Prof SS Smith, Dr CS Smith

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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PhD Opportunities in English, History and Performance

Sheffield Hallam University Humanities Research Centre

We warmly invite applications for full-time or part-time self-funded PhD study. About the PhD programme. The Humanities Research Centre (HRC) at Sheffield Hallam University was founded in 1996. Read more

Self-Funded PhD Students Only Humanities Research Programme

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Exploring the work-life experiences of childfree professionals: Challenges, opportunities and future change at work (Ref: RDF24/BL/LHRM/GAO)

Northumbria University Faculty of Business and Law

This PhD project seeks to explore the challenges and opportunities faced by childfree professionals at work, and adds to the burgeoning literature on diversity, gender and work-life integration in the workplace. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G Gao, Prof K Haynes

26 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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iCASE Optical signal characterization in Cargo X-ray imaging

The University of Manchester Department of Physics and Astronomy

The Nuclear Physics Group at Manchester are collaborating with an industrial partner in Rapiscna Systems aiming to improve backscatter imaging technologies. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Sharp

30 November 2023 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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iCASE- Enhanced material classification using SiPMs and fast scintillators

The University of Manchester Department of Physics and Astronomy

The Nuclear Physics Group at Manchester are collaborating with an industrial partner in Rapiscna Systems aiming to improve backscatter imaging technologies. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Sharp

30 November 2023 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Unpacking the Beauty Premium: Understanding the effect of physical attractiveness on appearance-based discrimination (Ref: RDF24/HLS/PSY/BOVET)

Northumbria University Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

Are you intrigued by the power of physical attractiveness in shaping our lives and the lives of those around us? Are you passionate about dismantling appearance-based stereotypes and making a positive impact on society? If so, we invite you to join our research team as we unravel the phenomenon known as the "Beauty Premium.". Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Bovet, Dr V Elsey

26 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Department of Humanities (Advert Reference: RDF24/ADSS/HUMANITIES)

Northumbria University Faculty of Arts, Design and Social Sciences

These studentships are competitive. We recommend contacting the relevant Subject Leads significantly before the application deadline so they can connect you with a supervisor. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Humanities Research Programme

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We have 873 gender PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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