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qualitative PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 179 qualitative PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Acceptability and effectiveness of tele-support systems for family caregivers of persons living with dementia (HHS-2026-25)

Dementia caregiving in Ghana is predominantly informal, with family members providing long-term care in the absence of structured support systems. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr PA Duodu
 30 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Examining professional practice with intersex service users in health and social care (HHS-2026-20)

Intersex is an umbrella term for people whose sex characteristics do not fit with those considered typical for males and females, including chromosomes, hormones, and reproductive organs. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Wood, Dr E Heavey
 30 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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The Effect of a Slow Breathing Intervention on Psychological Response and Penalty Kick Performance in Professional Football Players During a High-Pressure Protocol (HHS-2026-23)

The ability to regulate emotions and perform optimally under pressure is critical in elite sport. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr L Ellis
 30 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Supporting success in social work practice learning: Early identification and support for students at risk of placement failure (HHS-2026-21)

This project will explore how students experiencing difficulties during social work placements can be identified and supported at an early stage to improve outcomes and strengthen practice learning partnerships. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr L Olivant
 30 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Experiencing Transitions Under Probation Supervision (HHS-2026-19)

This PhD will explore how individuals experience the transitions that shape individual journeys throughout probation supervision, focusing on the social, emotional, and structural transitions that occur as they move between different stages of the criminal justice process. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr V Barrett
 30 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Co-designing a mobile health-based dietary education intervention to improve dietary self-management adherence among adults with type 2 diabetes in Ghana (HHS-2026-26)

Type 2 diabetes is a major public health challenge. Effective self-management is essential for preventing complications and improving quality of life. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr PA Duodu
 30 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD and iPhD in Education at the University of Southampton-Shape Policy, Influence Practice

Help to shape the future of education through our research degrees at Southampton. Explore new ideas that can have an impact on practice as you develop your professional skills. Read more
 Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding  PhD Research Programme
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Leveraging Precision Medicine to Predict an Adverse Drug Reaction

The tragedy of adverse drug reaction (ADRs) is synonymous with thalidomide yet in the context of mental health (MH) patients, intolerable side effects of psychiatric medication, leading to poor concordance, with the likelihood of further deterioration and possible involuntary treatment, is emerging as a very serious health issue. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Jones, Dr M Castellani, Prof DT Pham
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Advanced Non-Invasive Strategies: Cell-Penetrating Peptides as Smart Carriers for Theranostic Innovations

The brain contains trillions of glial cells that communicate with each other, respond to infections, and support learning and memory. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr O Al Musaimi, Dr C Tolley
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Near-wall domain decomposition for turbulence modelling based on RANS-LES

For many years, the resolution of the near-wall turbulent layer is a hot topic in fluid dynamics. Near-wall turbulence modelling is a computationally expensive problem. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Utyuzhnikov
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Poor Quality Housing, Domestic Fire Risk and the Prevention Agenda: The Role of the Fire and Rescue Services in Cross-Sector Housing Safety (HHS-2026-06)

Poor quality housing is widely recognised as a key determinant of health and wellbeing, yet its relationship with domestic fire risk remains underexplored. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T Simcock
 30 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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fNIRS neuroimaging data analysis of surgical neuroergonomics

Evaluating surgical expertise and fitness is of critical importance for patient safety. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr F Orihuela-Espina
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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AI‑Facilitated Cognitive Engagement for Healthy Ageing

  Research Group: Psychology
As populations age, maintaining cognitive health and quality of life has become a major public health priority (WHO, 2025). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Vaportzis, Dr V Lesk
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Changing How We See the World: Inclusive Augmented Reality for Health and Wellbeing

This research offers an exciting opportunity to explore how Augmented Reality (AR) can be designed and applied to improve health, wellbeing, and inclusion. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G Johnson
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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A Critical Sociological Analysis of AI in Physical Education

We are looking for highly motivated and dedicated PhD candidates who are interested in exploring AI and Physical Education. As a candidate, you will have the opportunity to conduct a PhD project in the fields of Sports Pedagogy and Physical Education, and contribute to the body of literature in these areas. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y J Kim
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only