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We have 386 social work PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Investigating the Mechanisms of Early Executive Function Development

University of Sheffield

School of Psychology

The Topic. Executive functions (EF)—the goal-directed thinking skills that underpin learning—develop rapidly in early childhood. Yet, the toddler years remain the "dark ages" of cognitive development. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Blakey

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

PhD (School of Management) Doctorate

University of Bradford

Study a PhD at the University of Bradford and contribute new and significant knowledge to the field of business and management. Read more

Self-Funded PhD Students Only PhD Research Programme

(MRes) – Characterising the Physiological Demands of Cyclo-cross | Gravel Racing | Winter Mountain Biking (Project ID SAS0222)

Edinburgh Napier University

School of Applied Sciences

Cyclo-cross combines off-road cycling with intermittent bouts of running, often requiring athletes to dismount, carry, and remount their bikes on varied and technically demanding terrain. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Bossi, Dr L Ingram-Sills

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

Understanding extinction risk in the Anthropocene

University of Reading

Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

We live in a humanized world in which even the most remote areas have been affected by the actions of our species. Human impacts have caused a widespread loss of biodiversity, to the point that we have likely entered the sixth mass extinction event on Earth, the first primarily caused by humans. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Gonzalez-Suarez

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

Plant-insect interactions in a changing world

University of Reading

Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Project Overview: . Insects associated with plants comprise one of the most diverse groups of species on earth. Their impact on the ecology and evolution of their host plants is widely recognised, as is their contribution to multiple important ecosystem services. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Gripenberg

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

Multilevel selection on transposition rates in cancer

University of Reading

Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Cancer is an evolutionary process. Cells in a tumour vary due to mutation, and so over many generations they adapt in response to both intrinsic selective pressures (such as anoxia) and extrinsic selective pressures (such as chemotherapy). Read more

Supervisor: Dr L J Johnson

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

Anticipating the impacts of extreme weather on biodiversity

University of Reading

Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Project Overview. To date, efforts to address the impacts of climate change on biodiversity have focused on gradual shifts in species’ abundance and distribution. Read more

Supervisor: Dr V Boult

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

Effects of estrogen on the activity of hypoxic neural networks

University of Reading

Department of Biomedical Engineering

Project Overview. This project offers an exciting opportunity to understand how estrogen protects the brain from the effects of stroke. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Delivopoulos

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

Coupled chemical oscillations in networks of neurons and astrocytes

University of Reading

Department of Biomedical Engineering

Project Overview. Waves and oscillations of molecules play a critical role in information processing in the brain. Meanwhile, pulsatility of hormones is the foundation of fertility, emotional regulation and mammalian behaviour. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Delivopoulos, Dr N Vasudevan

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

What is the role of steroid hormones made in the brain?

University of Reading

Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. Many behaviours differ between the sexes and this is often controlled by hormones. In our laboratory, we explore how hormones regulate behaviours that differ between the sexes. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Vasudevan, Prof P G Knight

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

Green and Just Transitions (Ref: LB26-SF-003)

Loughborough University

Loughborough Business School

As we confront the twin challenges of climate change and social inequality, we are exploring pathways for people, organisations and societies to become more sustainable and equitable. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Holstein

31 July 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Unravelling the Intricacies of Stress Hormone Regulation

University of Reading

Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. The proopiomelanocortin (POMC) pathway is a crucial signaling cascade involved in regulating various physiological processes, including our response to stress, metabolism, immune function, and pigmentation. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A B Bicknell

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

Understanding the role of rodent niche in dissemination of pathogens and antimicrobial resistance

University of Reading

Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. Rats and mice are one of the most prolific and widespread wildlife species. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Gweon, Dr A Buckle

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

Microplastics and Nanoplastics as Emerging Risk Factors in Neurodevelopmental and Neurodegenerative Condition

University of Reading

Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. Microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) are ubiquitous environmental pollutants raising concerns due to their potential adverse effects on human health. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Kevei

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

Responsible AI and Digital Twins for Sustainable Biodiversity Net Gain

University of Bradford

Faculty of Engineering & Digital Technologies

The increasing generation, adoption and deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies that could impact humanity, heritage and environment raise continuously interests and also concerns from general public, regulatory bodies, governments, industries and scientists. Read more

Supervisor: Prof CD Neagu

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

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