social policy PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 201 social policy PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Socio-ecological research to understand the potential impacts of alternative protein sources in the UK and Europe

University of Leeds School of Earth & Environment

We are looking for an academically excellent, impact-focused candidate for an interdisciplinary PhD project working at the science-policy interface. Read more

Supervisors: Dr DR Williams, Dr N M Lomax

3 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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ESRC WGSSS collaborative PhD studentship: Exploring the variation and equality of access for at-risk adults in receipt of care and support in Wales

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Social Sciences

Cardiff University School of Social Sciences, supported by Wales Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS) (ESRC DTP) and Health Care Research Wales (HCRW), invites applications for PhD study for the following PhD project for October 2024 entry. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Scourfield, Dr FLW Lugg-Widger

19 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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The School of Education Doctoral Opportunities as part of the Faculty of Social Sciences

University of Sheffield Faculty of Social Sciences

The University is rated in the top 100 by the QS World University Rankings, priding itself on research-led critical thinking that aims to make an impact in the world. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (European/UK Students Only) Social Sciences Research Programme

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Education PhDs at a leading university

University of East Anglia Faculty of Social Sciences

Doctorates in Education and Lifelong Learning . UEA's postgraduate degree programmes (PhD, EdD, EdPsyD) in the School of Education & Lifelong Learning are designed to explore and contribute to local, national and international education. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Humanities Research Programme

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Reframing Critical and Socially Engaged Arts Practices from a Creative Health / Health Humanities Perspective

University of Worcester Research School

The Arts and Health Research Group was created in 2021 in response to the nationwide increase in physical and mental health needs in the UK, particularly amongst the young, the elderly and minority groups, following the Covid pandemic and lockdown. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Cussans

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Binks Institute for Sustainability: Practical and theoretical approach to sustainable urban, suburban, and rural densities.

University of Dundee Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design

The aim of this research is to develop prototypes for the city edge, comprising new high density communities that create more housing and more greenbelt at the city edge. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Holm, Dr H Al Waer

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Doctorates in Education and Lifelong Learning

University of East Anglia

Doctorates in Education and Lifelong Learning. UEA's postgraduate degree programmes (PhD, EdD, EdPsyD) in the School of Education & Lifelong Learning are designed to explore and contribute to local, national and international education. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Social Sciences Research Programme

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Identifying policy barriers to the uptake of rewilding – a social-ecological approach

Anglia Ruskin University ARU School of Life Sciences

Research Group: Applied Ecology Research Group (AERG)

Research Group. Applied Ecology Research Group (AERG). Proposed supervisory team. Dr Helen Wheeler (AERG, Anglia Ruskin University). Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Wheeler, Dr DN Natalini

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Binks Institute for Sustainability: An uncertain future for achieving eco-hydrological resilience – investigating systemic impacts of net zero-driven, land-use decisions on Scotland’s water resources

University of Dundee School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law

Context. Land use in the future will be greatly influenced by accelerating climate change, the size and timing of our net-zero ambitions, and wider disruptions due to geopolitical events. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Morel, Dr S Halliday, Dr M Glendell, Dr M Hare

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Social & Policy Sciences PhD

University of Bath Department of Social & Policy Sciences

Students carry out a supervised programme of research at the leading edge of their chosen subject. From an initial proposal, students design and conduct a research programme under the direction of one or two members of our academic staff. Read more

Self-Funded PhD Students Only Social Sciences Research Programme

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"Of Course, I know what domestic abuse is!”: Legal professionals and their understandings of Domestic Abuse

Edinburgh Napier University The Business School

Scotland has been engaged in an ambitious strategy to tackle domestic abuse. There have been some significant developments. Read more

Supervisor: Prof R Whitecross

30 May 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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African Studies and Anthropology - Postgraduate Research Opportunities

University of Birmingham

African Studies PhD/MA by Research (On-Campus or by Distance Learning). Social Anthropology PhD/MA by Research (On-Campus or by Distance Learning). Read more

Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding Arts Research Programme

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Exploring and understanding inclusivity of LGBTQIA+ recreational athletes in the UK

University of Greenwich Institute for Lifecourse Development

Researchers, practitioners, and policy makers have shown that physical, mental, and social health research disparities exist between lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual (LGBTQIA+) populations and others. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Gorczynski

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Leverhulme Doctoral Programme for Regenerative Innovation (Regnr8-i): Refugee Settlement (Re)design: modelling improvisation for social inclusion & wellbeing

University of Dundee UNESCO Centre for Water Law, Policy & Science

The global population of forcibly displaced people is increasing at an unprecedented rate, from 43.3 million to 110 million in the last 15 years alone. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Al Waer, Prof L van Blerk

3 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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PhD Studentship (3 years): A New Era of EU Enlargement: Populism and Public Opinion

Aston University College of Business and Social Sciences

Applications are invited for a three-year fully-funded PhD studentship, supported by the College of Business and Social Sciences to be undertaken within the Department of Politics, History and International Relations at Aston University. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Szent-Ivanyi

3 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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We have 201 social policy PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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We have 201 social policy PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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