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Funded PhD in Computer Science: Computational Social Science at UCL - Developing computational methods to study social and societal changes post-pandemic
University College London Department of Computer Science
Computational Social Science is a fast-growing research area at the interface of computer science, data science and social science, where fundamental social science problems are being investigated using data-driven computational thinking and methods. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof L Capra
 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 (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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PhD in Social Research in the Sheffield Methods Institute
University of Sheffield Sheffield Methods Institute
White Rose Social Sciences Doctoral Training Partnership Studentships 2021/22. Nominations are now open for White Rose Social Sciences Doctoral Training Partnership (WRDTP) Studentships commencing in October 2021. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only)

Some or all of the PhD opportunities in this programme have 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.

 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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Quantitative outcome measures for children and young people who have displayed harmful sexual behaviour
Edinburgh Napier University School of Health and Social Care
A UK victimisation study found that 24% of young people reported having been sexually abused by the age of 18, nearly two thirds of whom by another child (Radford et al., 2011). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Yates, Dr D Hamilton
 31 May 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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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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University of Liverpool - School of Law and Social Justice
University of Liverpool School of Law and Social Justice
The University of Liverpool's School of Law and Social Justice, within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, is a unique collaboration of experts in Law, and Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)

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.

 Law Research Programme

Law Research Programme

Law 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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Improving the effectiveness of social advertising
Anglia Ruskin University ARU School of Psychology and Sport Science
  Research Group: Centre for Societies and Groups
Research Group. Centre for Societies and Groups. https://aru.ac.uk/science-and-engineering/research/institutes-and-groups/aru-centre-for-societies-and-groups. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Zawisza
 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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Evaluation of social prescribing for people in later life
University of Edinburgh College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
The . Advanced Care Research Centre (ACRC).  . is a new, multi-disciplinary, £20M research centre at the University of Edinburgh. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof S Mercer, Dr J Gulland
 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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Engaging disadvantaged learners in creative STEM learning
The University of Manchester Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering
Applications are invited from highly qualified and motivated applicants to take up a new PhD scholarship opportunity at The University of Manchester. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Weightman, Dr L Bianchi, Dr A Bonsall
 18 May 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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Talent analytics, algorithmic decision making and access to work and career opportunities
University of Leeds Leeds University Business School
This ESRC WRDTP Associated Studentship is located in the ESRC Digital Futures at Work Research centre (Digit). Read more
 Supervisors: Prof AD Charlwood, Dr DV Valizade
 1 June 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 (UK Students Only)

Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

This research project is one of a number of projects at this institution. It is in competition for funding with one or more of these projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be awarded the funding. The funding 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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Meeting Environmental Sustainability Goals through Transforming Organisational Mindsets (TREGASKIS_U21NBS)
University of East Anglia Norwich Business School
The research aims to identify how organisations mobilize change through shifting organisational mindsets. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof O Tregaskis, Dr D Watson, Dr R Nayani
 1 June 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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Investigating the infestations: Understanding and communicating Deathwatch beetle activity on HMS Victory
Cranfield University Cranfield Defence and Security (CDS), Shrivenham Campus
The conservation of historic ships is a constant challenge, and ships like the. Royal Navy’s flagship HMS. Victory. present a unique combination of issues that are not otherwise found in museum environments. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr F Brock
 14 May 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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Ethnographic explorations of collective security practices 'on the edge'
Royal Holloway, University of London Information Security Group
The Centre for Doctoral Training in Cyber Security for the Everyday at Royal Holloway University of London seeks to recruit a PhD student to explore collective security practices. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Jensen
 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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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 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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Exploring Irish women with intellectual disabilities experiences of menopausal symptoms: A descriptive study
Waterford Institute of Technology Research Support Unit
Post summary. Applications are invited to undertake a full-time -time PhD by Research in the Department of Nursing and Healthcare, School of Health Sciences, on the following project Exploring Irish women with intellectual disabilities experiences of menopausal symptoms. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr SF Foran, Dr M Reidy
 25 May 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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Developing Children’s Rights-based approaches for law and policy inScotland – journeying from recognition towards incorporation andimplementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
Edinburgh Napier University The Business School
PROJECT DESCRIPTION. In recent decades, the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child has acquired greater recognition in law,policy and practice in Scotland and elsewhere. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Whitecross, Dr L-A Barnes Macfarlane
 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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Community Resilience – Benefit or Burden?
Kingston University Faculty of Science, Engineering and Computing
Community resilience has become a central part of disaster management approaches over recent years, adopted by policymakers and practitioners’ worldwide. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T Coates
 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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