neurophysiology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 17 neurophysiology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

The integration of visually-guided interception with balance

University of Birmingham School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences

Control of fast interceptive movements is the highlight of human sensorimotor behaviour, whose flexibility and adaptability far surpasses that of any existing robot. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Reynolds, Dr S-H Yeo, Prof JRT Tresilian

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

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The role of neural oscillations in the formation of new speech memories

University of Liverpool Institute of Population Health

Speech memories are like the internal movies of our lives, allowing us to replay past events or to imagine the future. When you remember a conversation for instance, you recollect a myriad of details across senses such as the face and the voice sound associated with the same person. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Biau

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

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Dissecting the role of microglia in type I interferon-mediated neurological disease

Newcastle University MRC DiMeN Doctoral Training Partnership

Background. Type I interferons (IFN-I) are best known as an essential mediator of antiviral immunity, yet their neurotoxic potential is increasingly acknowledged. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Duncan, Prof S Hambleton, Dr G Reynolds, Dr F McLeod

17 December 2023 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Understanding how altered GABA signalling in the brain's master clock contributes to circadian rhythm disruption in Alzheimer's disease

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Our circadian clock is one of the most important timing systems in our body, ensuring that neuronal activity throughout our CNS is appropriately aligned with our homeostatic, physiological, and behavioural needs across the day. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Belle, Dr J Gigg, Dr R Storchi

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

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Towards a clinical MEG system: theoretical and practical insights into the use of optically pumped magnetometers

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Physics and Astronomy

Magnetoencephalography (MEG) is a non-invasive medical imaging technique that allows characterisation of human brain electrophysiology by measuring magnetic fields generated by neural currents. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Beltrachini, Prof K Murphy

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

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BBSRC NLD Doctoral Training Partnership: iGly. Development and characterisation of novel genetically-encoded glycine indicators for imaging inhibitory neurotransmission

University of Liverpool Faculty of Health and Life Science

In the central nervous system (CNS), glutamate and glycine are pivotal excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitters, respectively. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Helassa, Dr A Wollman

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

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PhD Scholarship Opportunity: Advanced materials for brain-computer interfaces

University of Melbourne Physics

About the Project. We are seeking 1-2 highly motivated, passionate, and competitive candidate for fully funded PhD positions in developing advanced materials for biomedical applications. Read more

Supervisor: Dr W Tong

30 December 2023 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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PhD Scholarship Opportunity: novel technologies for vision restoration

University of Melbourne Physics

We are looking for 1-2 highly motivated, passionate, and competitive candidate for fully funded PhD positions in developing exciting technologies for vision restoration. Read more

Supervisor: Dr W Tong

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

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The integration of visually-guided interception with balance

University of Birmingham School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences

Control of fast interceptive movements is the highlight of human sensorimotor behaviour, whose flexibility and adaptability far surpasses that of any existing robot. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Reynolds

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

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Functional interplay between Tau and p53 in cancer cell death

Nottingham Trent University School of Science & Technology

Project ID: SST_SHiMR_18. The tumour suppressor p53 is the master regulator of cell fate during the DNA damage response by coordinating activities that can culminate in DNA repair, cell cycle regulation and cell death. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Coutts

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

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Precision Medicine DTP - Could disrupted functional connectivity between the hippocampus and the prefrontal cortex be an early marker of vascular cognitive impairment in dementia?

University of Edinburgh College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine

Research Group: Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences

Additional supervisor. Prof Simon Hanslmayr [University of Glasgow]. Background. The healthy blood-brain barrier (BBB) maintains selective permeability and controls cerebral blood flow to ensure efficient energy supply, prompt waste removal, and balance chemical composition in the interstitial fluid. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Gan

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

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(BBSRC CASE) Spatiotemporal imaging of neuronal and glial signals in the mammalian master circadian clock at multiple timescales: From the ultra-slow to fast rhythms.

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Our daily or circadian clock is one of the most important timing systems in our body, ensuring that our brain activity is appropriately aligned with our homeostatic, physiological, and behavioural needs across the day and seasonal cycle. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Belle, Dr BB Bano-Otalora, Dr R Storchi

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

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Normative modelling of resting-state EEG across the lifespan for application in the early diagnosis of neurodegenerative disorders including Alzheimer’s disease

University of Dundee School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law

With a rapidly aging human population worldwide, neurodegenerative diseases represent a pressing medical and societal concern. Given the increase in life expectancy, dementia is expected to affect almost 152 million people by 2050 (Alzheimer’s Disease International, 2018). Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Benwell

28 February 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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(BBSRC DTP) Understanding neuronal mechanisms underlying circadian clock function in the diurnal brain

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

We humans are naturally diurnal, as we are active during the day and rest at night. Read more

Supervisors: Dr BB Bano-Otalora, Prof T Brown, Dr M Belle

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

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PhD Studentship Opportunities in the overall Field of Cognition Research

Max Planck School of Cognition

The Max Planck School of Cognition (MPS-Cog) is a joint graduate program of the Max Planck Society and leading German Universities together with Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Helmholtz Association, and University College London, and is additionally funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Germany PhD Programme

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We have 17 neurophysiology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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