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We have 49 older people PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
older people PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 49 older people PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
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Increasing physical activity in later life: making behaviour change interventions that better meet the needs of older people
Physical activity is associated with numerous health benefits. However, many older people engage in little or no physical activity. Read more
Hospital-associated deconditioning: Exploring factors contributing to the physical and cognitive decline of older people post-hospitalisation
This PhD studentship will explore the associations between acute illnesses and physical and cognitive decline of older people in hospital. Read more
Mobility as an early predictor of deterioration and discharge destination for older people admitted to acute hospitals
Applications are invited for a fully funded three-year full time PhD to commence in October 2023. This PhD studentship, based primarily within the Faculty of Science and Heath at the University of Portsmouth, is an exciting opportunity to do research that is directly relevant to the NHS. Read more
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High-risk medicines in older people living with frailty
Do you want to do cutting-edge research with interdisciplinary supervisors and develop a career in medicines safety and patient safety? If so, this studentship opportunity will appeal to you. Read more
PhD Primary Care Sciences funded opportunities
The successful candidate will be able to select one topic. a) Adverse events associated with analgesic medication in adults aged 85 years and older. Read more
Ambulance staff assessment of pain in people living with dementia
An opportunity to apply for a funded full-time PhD in the College of Health Science and Society, UWE Bristol. . Ref 2324-OCT-HSS06. Read more
Meeting the care and treatment needs of people with suspected or diagnosed dementia in one high secure forensic setting (VC23020)
The University of the West of Scotland (UWS) is seeking to attract a PhD candidate of outstanding ability and commitment to join its vibrant and growing programme of internationally excellent research. Read more
PhD Scholarships available at Griffith University
Griffith University is a prominent research university, having placed in the top 2% of institutions globally according to the Times Higher Education University Rankings 2022, and 201st worldwide according to QS World University Rankings 2023. Read more
Using interpersonal touch as a means to improve carer and patient relationship
Research Group:
Centre for Societies and Groups
Research Group. Centre for Societies and Groups. Proposed supervisory team. Dr Cathrine Jansson-Boyd. Dr Debora Antoniotti de Vasconcelos e Sa. Read more
Doctoral College, explore our PhD opportunities across our research centres
The Centre for Stress and Age-Related Disease comprises internationally-recognised researchers working on multidisciplinary projects at the biology-chemistry interface. Read more
Investigating Older Adults’ Experiences with Multimorbidity and How Digital Health Strategies Can Shape, Enable or Hinder Better Trajectories of Care [Self-Funded Students Only]
Research Group:
Cybersecurity, Privacy and HCC Research Section
Project Highlights. Understand the socio-cultural, environmental and infrastructural challenges that influence multimorbidity and older adults’ lived experiences negotiating and navigating care. Read more
Executive Dean’s PhD Studentship in The Effects of Environmental Heat Stress on the Respiratory Health of Older Women
The Centre for Physical Activity, Health and Disease at Brunel University London is offering a fully funded Dean’s PhD studentship to investigate the effects of environmental heat stress on the respiratory health of older women. Read more
MSc By Research: How does ageing shape conventional T cell activation and function?
Immune function in mammalian species, including humans, declines during ageing and is multi-faceted. From a human health perspective, this poses a considerable challenge as people are living for much longer than in previous decades and centuries because of advances in medicine, nutrition, and public health. Read more
The impact of age and intersecting power inequalities on freedom to consent in young people’s relationships: Understandings, knowledges and classroom learning
The legal definition of sexual consent within England and Wales stipulates ‘freedom to consent’ as a central indicator of valid consent (Sexual Offences Act, 2003). Read more
Identifying the prevalence, burden, and trajectories of Pulmonary Hypertension in the UK
British Heart Foundation and National Heart and Lung Institute (NHLI). 3-year PhD Studentship, within the BHF doctoral training programme at Imperial College London. Read more