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sport performance PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 49 sport performance PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Advancing Imagery Use and Abilities in Sport

University of Birmingham
School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences
Imagery is a cornerstone of mental skills development in sport, with robust evidence supporting its role in enhancing performance, regulating emotions, and promoting wellbeing. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof L. Cumming
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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Values-based models of leadership in sport

University of Birmingham
School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences
Values-based models of leadership such as authentic (Walumbwa et al., 2008) and ethical Den Hartog, 2015) leadership have received increased research attention by sport psychologists in recent years. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof M Kavussanu
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Funded PhD Studentship with Queen Ethelburga's School - Developing motor competence in schools using a physical literacy lens

Leeds Beckett University
The School of Sport
Queen Ethelburga’s sponsored PhD studentship in collaboration with the Carnegie School of Sport, Leeds Beckett University. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr F Thompson, Prof K Till
 17 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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A Realist Evaluation of Greenhouse Sports Secondary School programmes

Nottingham Trent University
School of Science & Technology
Sport is widely appealing to young people, especially those considered “hard-to-reach” (e.g., from areas of disadvantaged; not in education, employment, or training). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr F Rongen
 9 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD Scholarship: Sheffield Hallam University: Optimising Tennis Shoe Performance and Tread Patterns: Investigating gender differences, player fatigue and shoe lifecycle adaptations across court surfaces

Sheffield Hallam University
Sport and Physical Activity Research Centre
Applications are invited for a Transforming Lives PhD scholarship in the School of Sport and Physical Activity. Optimising Tennis Shoe Performance and Tread Patterns, commencing 01/10/2026. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Kelley, Dr Ben Heller, Dr F D'Andrea
 10 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Sports Engineering and Human Factors (Ref: SF-MEME-26-005)

Loughborough University
Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering
Loughborough has a proud history of pioneering the engineering of sports products, demonstrating how sport enhances physical and mental wellbeing and contributes to wider societal and cultural development. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof S Forrester
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Nationalism, populist politics and sport migrations: heroes or villains?

University of Worcester
School of Sport and Exercise Science
Right-wing populist political voices, movements and values have been on the rise. Europe has been witnessing tendencies that are frequently associated with identity politics, ethno-nationalism, racism, sexism, anti-elitism and a general sense of ‘them vs. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr G Molnar, Dr S Whigham
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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An exploration of responders and non-responders to New Zealand blackcurrant intake on metabolic and cardiovascular responses

University of Worcester
School of Sport and Exercise Science
Use of dietary supplements as ergogenic aids is common among athletes to support training and enhance performance (Maughan et al 2011). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr MC Cook
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Psychology of Human Performance and Health

Loughborough University
School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
The project will focus on the psychology of human excellence and/or well-being. The research will, broadly speaking, address how high achievers develop, succeed, and thrive in demanding environments, and will likely cluster around one or more of the following related themes. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof D Fletcher
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Tightening the Science: A Comprehensive Study on Girth Tension, Saddle Pressures, and Horse Performance

Anglia Ruskin University ARU
Writtle School of Agriculture, Animal and Environmental Sciences
Proposed supervisory team. Prof Roberta Blake. Dr David Marlin. Dr Nnenna Ugwu. Theme. Equine. Summary of the research project. The girth is a critical yet understudied component of the saddle system. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof R Blake, Dr N Ugwu
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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The Optimisation of Visual Performance in Athletes Using Custom-Made Lenses

Aston University
College of Health and Life Sciences
Details of the Project. Visual performance is increasingly recognised as a critical determinant of athletic success, particularly in fast-ball sports where millisecond decisions determine competitive outcomes (Laby & Kirschen, 2021). Read more
 Supervisor: Prof S Naroo
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Basketball footwear, is it a case of style over substance?

University of Worcester
School of Sport and Exercise Science
The purpose of Basketball footwear is multifactorial, the underlying substance that encompasses functionality, support and comfort which directly influences a player's performance is potentially now of less importance due to the stylistic trends that have been established due to ‘signature shoes’ which are associated with successful players. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr DC Cooper, Dr C Holland, Dr AV Vaquera
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Funded PhD Studentship with The Football Association (The FA) and Leeds Beckett University looking at Strategies to Support Injured Adolescents

Leeds Beckett University
The School of Sport
The Carnegie School of Sport in collaboration with the Football Association are looking to recruit a talented and highly motivated individual to undertake a full-time funded PhD studentship. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof K Till, Dr L Patterson
 8 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Identification or risk factors and preventative strategies for musculoskeletal injuries in females

University of Worcester
School of Sport and Exercise Science
  Research Group: Human Performance
Female sport has grown rapidly in professionalism and visibility, with increasing access to high‑quality coaching, sport science, and sports medicine support. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Holland, Dr DC Cooper, Dr AV Vaquera
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Heat mitigation and management for females

University of Worcester
School of Sport and Exercise Science
Global warming is causing a sustained increase in temperatures each decade, and an increase in the frequency and intensity of heat waves, which collectively is harming human health. . Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Mee, Dr BD Duncan
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