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virtual reality PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 46 virtual reality PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Integrating information from vision and touch in virtual reality telepresence systems

University of Reading
School of Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences
Virtual reality systems are fundamentally altering how we study human sensory perception. Similarly, to build good virtual reality systems we need a clear understanding of how the brain integrates sensory information into a robust and useful percept. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P Scarfe
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Linking Retinal Structure and Visual Function Using OCT and Virtual Reality

University of Leicester
School of Psychology and Vision Sciences
The human visual system depends on the precise interplay between retinal structure and neural processing to support high-acuity vision. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Thomas, Dr Z Tu
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Can Virtual Reality (VR) embodiment experiences be used as part of treatment for eating disorders?

University of Bristol
Bristol Medical School
Current treatments for eating disorders work for less than half of those affected, so it is vital to develop novel treatments. Virtual Reality enables a unique experience of “embodiment”. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr H Bould
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Virtual Reality-based Decision Support System For Change Detection in Forest Environment Using Mobile & Drone-based Digital Twin

University College London
Department of Civil, Environmental & Geomatic Engineering
Ref. 2531ad1496. UCL Department / Division. Civil, Environmental & Geomatic Engineering. Location of position. Bloomsbury, London. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr RN Nueville
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Virtual Reality for Home Medical Treatment: Exploring the User Experience for Patient and Healthcare Staff Training

Edinburgh Napier University
School of Arts and Creative Industries
Home treatment for various diseases offers a cost-effective and patient-centred alternative, but it requires individuals and their caregivers to perform complex procedures safely and consistently. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof V Charisis
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Early Dementia Care in the Age of Generative AI

University of Strathclyde
Department of Computer and Information Sciences
This project aims to develop innovative Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI)-powered applications to improve the quality of life for individuals with early-stage dementia (ESD) and mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Moshfeghi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Early Dementia Care in the Age of Generative AI

University of Strathclyde
Department of Computer and Information Sciences
This project aims to develop innovative Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI)-powered applications to improve the quality of life for individuals with early-stage dementia (ESD) and mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Moshfeghi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Funded project GW4 BioMed3 MRC DTP - Linking neuronal function to mental health: How genetic risk factors impair cognitive flexibility and neural plasticity in schizophrenia.

University of Bristol
School of Psychology and Neuroscience
Genetic risk factors are highly significant in determining susceptibility to a range of psychiatric disorders including anxiety, depression and schizophrenia. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof J Mellor
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Adaptive Virtual-Reality Exergaming for Physical and Cognitive Health in Older Adults

Cardiff University
Cardiff School of Healthcare Sciences
Can virtual reality help older adults maintain physical and cognitive function? This project will develop and test SPIN‑VR, an interactive exercise game that combines movement, cognitive challenges and wearable sensors. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr MAA Al-Amri, Dr AV Voinescu, Prof N Vaughan
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Occupational Therapy Professional Doctorate (OTD)

Rochester Institute of Technology USA
Develop innovative interventions with real-world skills in RIT’s hands-on OT doctoral program. This program is pending approval by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education but now accepting applications for enrollment. Read more
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Development of Adaptive Conversational VR-based Real-time Feedback System for Net-Zero Manufacturing Operations

Edinburgh Napier University
School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment
The Engineering and Mathematics Group within the School of Computing, Engineering, and the Built Environment is inviting applications for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in developing an adaptive conversational VR-based real-time feedback system for net-zero manufacturing operations. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr G Vasantha, Dr AM Marzano
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Immersive Commerce: Investigating the Role of Extended Reality (XR) in Shaping Branding and Marketing Strategies for Youth Engagement in e-Commerce

Edinburgh Napier University
School of Arts and Creative Industries
The shift from transactional to experiential digital commerce has accelerated with advances in Extended Reality (XR) technology. Major retailers, and particularly luxury brands, are increasingly exploring XR-based platforms to create engaging customer journeys. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof V Charisis, Prof S Sawang, Dr X Tao
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Changing How We See the World: Inclusive Augmented Reality for Health and Wellbeing

Kingston University
Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment
This research offers an exciting opportunity to explore how Augmented Reality (AR) can be designed and applied to improve health, wellbeing, and inclusion. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G Johnson
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Multimodal Applications for Cognitive Differences

Edinburgh Napier University
School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment
Technological interventions have been created to attempt to counter symptoms of stress, through improving cognition and functioning of target users. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr JM McGowan, Dr I McGregor
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Text entry in XR

University of Birmingham
School of Psychology
We are looking for outstanding PhD student candidates to join a collaborative research project with Google on next-generation text entry in immersive environments. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Di Luca
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