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PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 3,174 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Review of the literature of simulation-based learning to enhance application of theory to practice in occupational therapy (HHS-2026-32)

This MSc research fee waiver project is funded by the University of Huddersfield, and we are seeking to attract a candidate with an interest in developing their research skills and knowledge and contribute too the knowledge base around simulation-based learning in occupational therapy. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr V Barry
 30 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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A reight / raat / right good sound: PRICE vowel variation across three West Yorkshire boroughs (HHS-2026-29)

This project explores the regional identity of West Yorkshire accents, specifically the distribution of the PRICE vowel sound (as produced in words like ‘price’, ‘fight’, ‘sky’). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T Devlin
 30 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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The Effect of a Slow Breathing Intervention on Psychological Response and Penalty Kick Performance in Professional Football Players During a High-Pressure Protocol (HHS-2026-23)

The ability to regulate emotions and perform optimally under pressure is critical in elite sport. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr L Ellis
 30 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Effects of Strength and Conditioning on Golf Swing Biomechanics and Injury Risk Markers in Golfers (HHS-2026-22)

This PhD project investigates the effectiveness of strength and conditioning (S&C) programmes in enhancing golf swing biomechanics and reducing injury risk in golfers. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Shaw
 30 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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An experimental investigation of intimate partner violence within same sex couple relationships (HHS-2026-18)

Intimate partner violence (IPV) refers to behaviours within an intimate relationship that result in physical, sexual, psychological, or economic harm, and represents one of the most common forms of violence globally (Blaydes et al., 2025; Wathen et al., 2024). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr DH Hunt
 30 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Supporting success in social work practice learning: Early identification and support for students at risk of placement failure (HHS-2026-21)

This project will explore how students experiencing difficulties during social work placements can be identified and supported at an early stage to improve outcomes and strengthen practice learning partnerships. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr L Olivant
 30 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Experiencing Transitions Under Probation Supervision (HHS-2026-19)

This PhD will explore how individuals experience the transitions that shape individual journeys throughout probation supervision, focusing on the social, emotional, and structural transitions that occur as they move between different stages of the criminal justice process. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr V Barrett
 30 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Influence of the food environment and food insecurity on dietary self-management behaviours among adults with type 2 diabetes in Ghana (HHS-2026-27)

Type 2 diabetes is a leading non-communicable disease globally and requires sustained self-management to prevent complications and improve quality of life. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr PA Duodu
 30 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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How well do visual impairment simulations replicate true impairment when assessing physical health, gait, and mobility? (HHS-2026-24)

Approximately 2 million people in the UK live with visual impairments (VI) that significantly affect their daily activities and independence. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Fish
 30 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Co-designing a mobile health-based dietary education intervention to improve dietary self-management adherence among adults with type 2 diabetes in Ghana (HHS-2026-26)

Type 2 diabetes is a major public health challenge. Effective self-management is essential for preventing complications and improving quality of life. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr PA Duodu
 30 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Part-Time PhD Opportunity in Control Systems and Robotics

Applications are invited for a part-time PhD position within the Control Systems and Robotics Group at The University of Manchester. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Carrasco
 13 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Contestable PhD Scholarship: Continuous Smart Sensing for Coastal Cliff Instability

In Aotearoa New Zealand, coastal instability matters because much of the population and infrastructure is close to the sea. over 65% of New Zealanders live within 5 km of the coast. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T Xu
 15 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Trustworthy AI-Driven Digital Twins for Cyber-Resilient Connected and Autonomous Systems

Connected and autonomous systems increasingly rely on software-defined functions, sensor fusion, AI-enabled decision-making, V2X communications and cloud-edge coordination. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr H Yuan
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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From Scarring to Healing: Uncovering Mechanisms and Therapies for Pulmonary Fibrosis

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a devastating condition characterised by progressive lung fibrosis (scarring), leading to respiratory failure and lung tissue damage. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr GL Liu
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Interactions of Plant Diversity and Climate on Ecosystem Phenology and Resilience

Vegetation phenology—the timing of plant life cycle events—is a key bioindicator of climate change, a critical biodiversity variable, and a major driver of ecosystem processes and resilience. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Huete
 29 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)