nursing PhD Projects, Programs & Scholarships

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

This PhD provides a unique opportunity for a student to conduct an in-depth qualitative study exploring factors influencing the successful implementation of Advanced Nursing Practice (ANP) roles in an oncology setting.

Promoting self-management and developing resilience to protect and promote nurses’ physical and mental health and wellbeing.

University of Stirling
Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport

Dr Louise Hoyle, Dr Carol Bugge

Applications accepted all year round

Funding Type

PhD Type

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

Nurses make up the largest part of the NHS Scotland workforce (43%) and nearly 50% of the global health workforce. Yet, nurses suffer more than average from health problems due to the physical and mental stress of their jobs.

PhD Opportunities in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences

University of Sunderland
School of Nursing and Health Sciences

Funding Type

PhD Type

Social Sciences Research Programme

Social Sciences Research Programmes present a range of research opportunities, shaped by a university’s particular expertise, facilities and resources. You will usually identify a suitable topic for your PhD and propose your own project. Additional training and development opportunities may also be offered as part of your programme.

The PhD opportunities on this programme do not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

Applications are invited from self-funded full-time applicants to undertake a PhD in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences at the University of Sunderland.

Investigating the incidence of falls and relationship to motor ability in autistic adults

The University of Manchester
Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Dr E Gowen, Dr E Stanmore, Dr E Poliakoff

Applications accepted all year round

Funding Type

PhD Type

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

Autism is a life-long developmental condition that affects how a person communicates and interacts with people. In addition to these social symptoms, >70% of autistic individuals show signs of altered motor control such as less accurate eye-hand coordination, unstable balance and abnormal gait patterns.

Sheffield Hallam University
Health and Social Care Research

PhDs in Health and Social Care

Funding Type

PhD Type

Social Sciences Research Programme

Social Sciences Research Programmes present a range of research opportunities, shaped by a university’s particular expertise, facilities and resources. You will usually identify a suitable topic for your PhD and propose your own project. Additional training and development opportunities may also be offered as part of your programme.

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)

Some or all of the PhD opportunities in this programme have funding attached. Applications for this programme are welcome from suitably qualified candidates worldwide. Funding may only be available to a limited set of nationalities and you should read the full programme details for further information.

Health and Social Care research at Sheffield Hallam University includes an extensive range of research, evaluation and development work.

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to Improve the Effectiveness and Efficiency of Health Care

The University of Manchester
Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Dr B Brown, Prof D Dowding

Applications accepted all year round

Funding Type

PhD Type

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is widespread throughout commercial industries (think Google, Uber, Alexa, and Siri), but rarely used in health care settings.

Healthcare Degrees: What are the key drivers and influencers in choosing a healthcare career?

University of Bradford
Faculty of Life Sciences

Research Group: Education Innovation Research and Development

Dr S Twedell

Applications accepted all year round

Funding Type

PhD Type

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

This project will investigate the current factors that influence applicants’ decisions to study for a healthcare degree and pursue a vocational career.

PhD studentship opportunity in student and clinical supervisors’ perspective on student preparedness for clinical learning in veterinary medicine – a multicentre study

University of Surrey
Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences

Dr K Jeevaratnam

Applications accepted all year round

Funding Type

PhD Type

Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

This project has funding attached for UK and EU students, though the amount may depend on your nationality. Non-EU students may still be able to apply for the project provided they can find separate funding. You should check the project and department details for more information.

This is an exciting fully funded PhD studentship opportunity exploring perceptions and characteristics that are important for clinical learning in both students and their clinical teachers.

Research opportunities in the Department of Health Sciences

University of York
Department of Health Sciences

Funding Type

PhD Type

Social Sciences Research Programme

Social Sciences Research Programmes present a range of research opportunities, shaped by a university’s particular expertise, facilities and resources. You will usually identify a suitable topic for your PhD and propose your own project. Additional training and development opportunities may also be offered as part of your programme.

Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

This programme is waiting to confirm funding from a university or external source. This may depend on attracting suitable students and applications are welcome. Please see the programme details for more information.

Through interdisciplinary and international collaboration, we deliver high quality impact- focused research that informs health and healthcare policy and influences practice.

The Evaluation of the Nurse Navigator Role in Queensland

Central Queensland University
School of Nursing and Midwifery

Assoc Prof C Harvey, Dr A Baldwin, Prof J Judd

Applications accepted all year round

Funding Type

PhD Type

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

This project evaluates the effectiveness and sustainability of the nurse navigator model being trialled by Queensland Health, and the Health Navigator's model, implemented in Hawke’s Bay (New Zealand).