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social psychology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 93 social psychology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Psychology PhD

University of Bath

Department of Psychology

The PhD programmes in Psychology covers four broad research areas. applied cognition and technology. health psychology. social processes. Read more

Self-Funded PhD Students Only Social Sciences Research Programme

PhD Position (f/m/div) in Computer Vision - WeGaze: Large-Space Gaze Analysis via Multi-camera System for Social Interactions

The Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems (MPI‑IS)

Optics & Sensing Laboratory (OSLab)

The Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems (MPI‑IS) conducts research to advance intelligent systems that perceive, learn, and interact. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Polikovsky, Dr K Kitagawa

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Research Opportunities in the Department of Education

University of York

Department of Education

Join one of our four research centres and benefit from a department with a network of academic contacts and regular seminars and events to support you as you follow your passion. Read more

Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding Social Sciences Research Programme

Multivariate, longitudinal and cross-cultural exploration of the effects of becoming a parent on mental health and wellbeing in modern society

University of Bristol

Bristol Medical School

Why do some people thrive when they become parents, while others struggle? This PhD explores how mental wellbeing changes during the transition to parenthood, using rich data from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC) and datasets from non-UK countries. Read more

Supervisor: Prof C Haworth

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

Feeling Heard or Overlooked? Perceived Policy Recognition, Personal Wellbeing, and Collective Responses

Maynooth University

Department of Psychology

The Faculty of Science and Engineering at Maynooth University are pleased to announce that a Maynooth University Doctoral Scholarship in the department of Psychology will be available for a suitably qualified and successful applicant intending to commence their PhD studies in September/October 2026. Read more

Supervisor: Dr I Borinca

1 July 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Last chance to apply

Exploring the Impact of ADHD on Women’s Self-Esteem and Identity: A Qualitative Study (VC2639)

University of the West of Scotland

Education & Social Sciences

University of the West of Scotland (UWS) is seeking to attract a PhD candidate of outstanding ability and commitment to join its vibrant and growing programme of internationally excellent research. Read more

Supervisors: Dr CB Ballantyne, Dr C Wilson , Dr SH Heron

15 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Designing and Personalisation of Social Robots

Edinburgh Napier University

School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

With the rapid development of humanoid social robots, and mixed reactions towards them from the general public (Sobolewska, Vanderschantz, Bitcon, 2021), it becomes imperative to provide prospective users with machines that are not only efficient and effective in their tasks, but also provide excellent User Experience, with desirable design and pleasurable interactions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr ES Sobolewska, Dr CS Strathearn

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

Embodied AI for Wellbeing: Exploring the Opportunities for Social Robots

Edinburgh Napier University

School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Although therapeutic approaches such as cognitive-behavioural therapy and mindfulness programmes are effective, according to study reported by Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy, systemic barriers, including resource shortages, delivery variability, and long waiting times, limit accessibility and consistency (Peipert, et al., 2022). Read more

Supervisors: Dr ES Sobolewska, Dr CS Strathearn

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

6 fully funded Ph.D. positions in “Mind, Brain, and Human Thought (MBHT)” at the IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca

IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca

Research Opportunities

The IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca is now recruiting 6 talented doctoral candidates in its Mind, Brain, and Human Thought (MBHT) Ph.D. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) PhD Research Programme

A social epistemological approach to delusions

University of Sheffield

School of Psychology

The distinction between pathological beliefs (the delusions of patients with psychosis) and nonpathological beliefs has been debated for more than a century without resolution, and yet seems ever more important in a world in which many ‘crazy’ beliefs (conspiracy theories, political extremism) are proliferating via social media. Read more

Supervisor: Prof R Bentall

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

Literacy in the Digital Age: How Children Learn from Multimedia Written Language

University of Reading

School of Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences

How children learn from reading and writing is rapidly changing in the digital age. Children now encounter written language through books, school materials, websites, social media, online videos, gaming environments, and multimodal digital platforms. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Hsiao

28 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

The "Invisible" Burden of Raynaud’s: A Mixed-Methods Study of Behavioural Adaptation and Life Impact

University of Bradford

Faculty of Management, Law and Social Sciences

Research Group: Psychology

Raynaud’s Phenomenon affects up to 10 million people in the UK, causing pain, numbness, and significant disruption to daily life (1). Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Vaportzis

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

Engineering Better Social Outcomes through Requirements Management and Integrated Asset Data Processing

University of Salford

School of Science, Engineering and Environment

The built environment profoundly influences human wellbeing shaping not only our physical comfort and behaviour, but also our cognitive and emotional states. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Underwood, Prof M Bew, Dr MY Munir, Dr KS Szczepura

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

Global longitudinal comparisons on cognitive function using data from the Harmonized Cognitive Assessment Protocol (HCAP)

University of Bradford

Faculty of Management, Law and Social Sciences

Research Group: Psychology

One prominent global trend is the gradual and irreversible shift towards an older population, with adults aged 65 and older expected to double in the next three decades (United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, 2023). Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Yong

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

An Interdisciplinary Approach to Heat Resilience in the UK: Heatwaves, Female Mental Health, and Physical Activity

London South Bank University

College of Health and Life Sciences

London South Bank University (LSBU) is widely recognized for its commitment to diversity and inclusion, both in the UK and internationally. Read more

Supervisors: Dr F Bayne, Prof RF de Oliveira, Dr L Zaidell

3 August 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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