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Pretend Play and Social and Emotional Development in Childhood
Cardiff University Cardiff School of Psychology
  Research Group: Developmental Science
Developmental and social-constructivist theorists argue that close and intimate relationships with significant others such as parents, siblings, and friends provide the context for individuals’ social, emotional, language, and cognitive development (Carpendale & Lewis, 2015). Read more
 Supervisors: Prof K Shelton, Dr A Paine
 19 March 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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Exploring creative practice as catalyst for adult public play in the city
University of Reading School of the Built Environment
Play is ‘about creating a truly playable city where the inherent playfulness of people of all ages can be expressed’ (Mahdjoubi and Spencer, 2015, p. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P Plaza
 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

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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Exploring the broader costs and outcomes of a mother and community targeted behavioural intervention and improved safe child play practices in urban and rural Mali
University of Birmingham Institute of Applied Health Research
Ambitious and enthusiastic candidates are invited for one to two PhDs (self-funded or through an external fellowship application), starting any time between September 2020 and June 2021 (several intake times possible in this period). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr L Jackson, Dr S Manaseki-Holland
 Year round applications 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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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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The influence of adventurous play and outdoor activities on child anxiety
University of Reading School of Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences
When children are given opportunities to take risks in their play or take part in adventurous outdoor activities such as climbing or kayaking, it is likely that they learn about fear, coping and uncertainty. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr H Dodd
 Year round applications 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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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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Towards Plug-and-Play Microgrids
University of Sheffield Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering
Microgrids are small electrical networks heterogeneously composed of distributed generation (DG) units, loads, and energy storage systems. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Sadabadi
 Year round applications 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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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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Understanding the role Aspergillus fumigatus may play in the development of airflow obstruction in severe asthma
University of Leicester Department of Respiratory Sciences
Asthma is a common, global condition, affecting >300 million people worldwide and causing considerable morbidity. Asthma is characterized by airflow obstruction and chronic airway inflammation but is heterogeneous in its presentation. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Pashley, Prof S Siddiqui, Prof A Hansell
 15 March 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 (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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The effect of nutrition, food safety and hygiene, and diarrhoea on child growth and development outcomes in Mali
University of Birmingham Institute of Applied Health Research
Ambitious and enthusiastic candidates are invited for two to three PhDs (self-funded or through an external fellow-ship application), starting any time between September 2020 and June 2021 (several intake times possible in this period). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Manaseki-Holland
 Year round applications 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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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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Research opportunities in the School of Health and Community Studies
Leeds Beckett University School of Health and Community studies
The School hosts a wide-range of doctoral and research students - including full-time students and part-time students, who are often studying alongside their professional role. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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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Does SUMO protease SENP3 play a role in α-synuclein aggregation and toxicity?
University of Sheffield Department of Biomedical Science
Pathogenic causes for progressive loss of dopaminergic neurons along with protein aggregates termed Lewy bodies in the substantia nigra in (SN) Parkinson’s disease (PD) are not yet understood. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Guo
 Year round applications 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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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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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
 Year round applications 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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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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The effect of nutrition, food safety and hygiene, and diarrhoea on on infant diarrhoea and enteric infection measured through multiple means in Mali
University of Birmingham Institute of Applied Health Research
Ambitious and enthusiastic candidates are invited for a PhDs application (self-funded or through an external fellow-ship application), starting any time between September 2020 and June 2021 (several intake times possible in this period). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Manaseki-Holland
 Year round applications 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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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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In-situ x-ray and electrochemical characterisation of energy materials
University of Liverpool Department of Physics
Electrochemical processes play a crucial role in our daily life and underpin many technologies such as corrosion inhibition, metal plating, energy supply through batteries and energy conversion by fuel cells and solar cells. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Grunder
 12 March 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 (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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Psychology Doctoral Research Scholarship - Exploring the role of socio-cognitive understanding in peer interactions during early childhood
University of Sussex School of Psychology
  Research Group: Developmental and Clinical Psychology Group
Outside of the family, children’s most important social influence are their peers, and poor peer relationships in childhood have been shown to have a long-term negative impact on later social, emotional and academic performance. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Fink
 21 March 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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High Selectivity Membranes For Electrochemical Energy Devices
The University of Manchester Department of Chemical Engineering & Analytical Science
The global energy demand for a new reliable energy system with no greenhouse gas emissions leads to electrochemical processes to play a pivotal role in the global power generation, because the efficient interconversion of electrical and chemical energies as well as the ability of storage that energy. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Perez-Page
 Year round applications 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 (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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Investigating the role of bioactive lipids in regulating enteric infection and cancer development.
Cardiff University Cardiff School of Biosciences
Start date. 1st October 2021. Essential polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) derived from the diet play an important role in regulating intestinal homeostasis and the development of inflammatory disorders, such as inflammatory bowel disease and inflammation-associated colorectal cancer. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Smith, Prof V O'Donnell
 16 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 (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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