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The role technology can play in the virtual support of our physical activity
University of Stirling Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport
  Research Group: SPARKLE - Stirling Physical Activity Research, Knowledge & Learning Exchange
Physical activity (PA) has beneficial effects on both physical and mental health (ref1). Guidelines recommend that adults engage in 150 minutes of PA a week. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Coffee, Dr J Connelly, Prof AC Whittaker
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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.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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.

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Digital Technologies, Physical Activity and Exercise Interventions
Edinburgh Napier University School of Applied Sciences
This project is based within the School of Applied Sciences at Edinburgh Napier University and is led by Dr David Muggeridge (https://www.napier.ac.uk/people/david-muggeridge). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Muggeridge
 31 May 2021 PhD Research Project

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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.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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.

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Understanding adoption of a Mediterranean diet and physical activity increases to prevent cognitive decline: MedEx-UK (HARDEMANW_U21FMH)
University of East Anglia Faculty of Medicine and Health Science
The number of people living with dementia continues to increase. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr Wendy Hardeman, Dr S Hanson, Prof A Minihane
 28 February 2021 PhD Research Project

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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.

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Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project is in competition for funding with other projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be successful. Unsuccessful projects may still go ahead as self-funded opportunities. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but potential funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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The impact of health and fitness social media on physical activity and body image in adolescents
Brunel University London Sport, Health and Exercise Science
Around 50% of young people engage with health and fitness content on social media (Crane et al., 2015). Young people’s engagement with health-related social media has been shown to impact their health-related knowledge and behaviours, such as physical activity, diet and mental health (Goodyear and Quennerstedt, 2019). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Kerner
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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.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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.

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Masters by Research - Physical activity and inactivity on vascular risk stratification in breast cancer survivors
Edinburgh Napier University School of Applied Sciences
This project is based within the School of Applied Sciences at Edinburgh Napier University and les led by Dr Mark Ross (https://www.napier.ac.uk/people/mark-ross) and Professor Geraint Florida-James. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Ross, Prof G Florida-James
 31 May 2021 PhD Research Project

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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.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Physical activity & mental health in adolescents from socio-economically disadvantaged black and minority ethnic and refugee communities
University of Birmingham School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences
ESRC DTP Collaborative Studentship. University of Birmingham and Birmingham Education Partnership. The Midlands Graduate School is an accredited Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr JJCS Veldhuijzen van Zanten, Dr S Williams
 1 March 2021 PhD Research Project

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Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

This research project has funding attached. It is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

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Defining the metabolic and neuromuscular mechanisms of skeletal muscle adaptation to reduced physical activity and subsequent recovery throughout adult lifespan
University of Stirling Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport
  Research Group: PENRG - Physiology Exercise and Nutrition Research Group
Physical inactivity is the 4th leading cause of death in the world. People with the highest prolonged sedentary time have greater chance of developing health problems such as cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes, and a greater risk of dying younger. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N Brooks, Dr L Macgregor
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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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.

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The Institute for Sport and Physical Activity Research
University of Bedfordshire
 The Institute for Sport and Physical Activity Research (ISPAR - https://www.beds.ac.uk/ispar/) embraces a wide range of multi-disciplinary perspectives from the life and biomedical sciences to the social sciences, to seek solutions to the physical inactivity epidemic and enhancement of human performance in a variety of sectors related to sport, education, health and wellbeing. Read more
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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.

 Social Sciences Research Programme

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.

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Digital Transformation of Fertility Care: Precision Lifestyle Interventions to Optimise Fertility Outcomes Using Artificial Intelligence
University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences
The University of Leeds is offering an EPSRC funded PhD studentship working in a research team with members from the University, a digital health company and an NHS Fertility Unit. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof K M Birch
 26 February 2021 PhD Research Project

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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.

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Evaluating the effectiveness of active design guidance for active living in new residential settlements (JONESA_U21FMH)
University of East Anglia Faculty of Medicine and Health Science
Current levels of physical activity in the UK population are low, with a minority of children and adults not meeting UK physical activity guidelines [1]. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof Andy Jones, Dr K Milton
 28 February 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

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.

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Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project is in competition for funding with other projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be successful. Unsuccessful projects may still go ahead as self-funded opportunities. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but potential funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Exercise and nutrition for people with cystic fibrosis in the modulator era
University of Portsmouth School of Sport, Health and Exercise Science
Applications are invited for a fully-funded three year PhD to commence in October 2021. The PhD will be based in the Faculty of Science and Health, and will be supervised by. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr Z Saynor, Dr J Corbett, Dr A Shepherd
 4 May 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

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Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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.

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Engage4Change: can we reduce sedentary behaviour and loneliness in care home residents? Effects of a co-created intervention within the Health Cascade project.
Universitat Ramon Llull Faculty of Psychology, Education and Sport Sciences
In this project, the candidate will be part of both the EU-MSCA-funded Innovative Training Network’s research project “Health CASCADE”, and Fundació Blanquerna’s Sport, Physical Activity and Health research group under the experienced coordination of Dr. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Giné-Garriga
 6 April 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

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.

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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.

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What are the emotional and psychological effects of participating in co-creation?
Glasgow Caledonian University School of Health and Life Sciences
The aim of this project will be to evaluate the experience, including the positive and negative emotional and psychological effects of participating in co-creation. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P Dall
 6 April 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

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.

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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.

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Co-creation of lifestyle interventions in the workplace
Glasgow Caledonian University School of Health and Life Sciences
This project will collaborate to co-create interventions aiming to reduce sedentary behaviour and increase physical activity with stakeholders (e.g. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P Dall
 6 April 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

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.

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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.

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Utilising the MyHeart Counts smartphone app to determine the impact of COVID-19 on cardiovascular health of patients and healthcare workers
University of Sheffield Department of Infection, Immunity and Cardiovascular Disease
The UK has one of the highest global rates of COVID-19 per capita. The prevalence and manifestation of acute infection and the long-term consequences of COVID-19 on patients with cardiovascular disease, and at-risk healthcare workers remains unclear. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Lawrie, Dr D Wang
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

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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.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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.

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