PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 3,651 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

A mixed-methods exploration of the relationship between public stigmatisation of Tourette’s and teachers’ perspectives of Tourette’s

Tourette’s Syndrome is a neuropsychiatric disorder involving involuntary multiple motor or phonic tics (Cavanna et al, 2009). It is often associated with swearing, but this facet – known as coprolalia – is estimated to be present in only 10% of Tourettic people (Tourette’s Action, 2025). . Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Kington, Dr DPF Whittaker

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

More details

Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for Mapping Hydromorphology and Hydraulic Habitat

University of Worcester

School of Science and the Environment

Hydromorphology is synonymous with physical habitat in rivers and describes the combination of the morphological and hydrological / hydraulic components of river channels. Read more

Supervisor: Dr F Visser

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

More details

A glowing future? A sustainability transitions approach to ephemeral light festivals in the United Kingdom

University of Worcester

School of Science and the Environment

Sustainability transitions have become an important and promising research agenda with a clear focus on energy, transport, and food systems (Köhler et al., 2019). Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Flood Chavez, Prof A Dixon

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

More details

Home Automation and Dementia Care

University of Worcester

Worcester Business School

Home Automation technologies have evolved significantly in recent years to incorporate all aspects of modern living from climate control, lighting, security, safety monitoring, entertainment and energy conservation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Bowers, Dr S Evans

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

More details

Examining Adaptations in Case Study Development to Enhance Participant Centred Learning in Management Education

University of Worcester

Worcester Business School

The University places a significant value on collaboration in learning and Worcester Business School, like other schools across the University, has built its strong reputation as a learning community invested in management education, on the delivery of opportunities for learning through collaboration and participation, working and co-creating with students. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Andrews, Dr S Rezaei

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

More details

Training emotional competency in the workplace: Does 'one size' really 'fit all'?

University of Worcester

School of Health and Wellbeing

As a core focus for organisational Equality Diversity & Inclusion policies, the current drive to train emotional skills in the workplace shows no signs of abating. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Davis, Dr B Mahoney, Prof LN Nichol

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

More details

Men's lives: the consequences of living with high levels of drive for muscularity

University of Worcester

School of Sport and Exercise Science

Historically, body image research has focused on females and their dieting and weight loss habits. McCreary and Sasse (2000) recognised that although some men desired to be thin for health, occupational, or recreational reasons, high levels of the drive for thinness in men from Western societies is relatively rare. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Edwards, Dr G Molnar, Dr DT Tod

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

More details

Developing synthetic microbial communities for the control of pea downy mildew

University of Worcester

School of Science and the Environment

Demand for food production is increasing due to growing global population, reduced land availability for agriculture, concern over the effects of the environment on agriculture, and decreasing yield reliability because of climate change. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Tor, Prof YH Hong, Dr T Wood

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

More details

Vaccine hesitancy among adults living with allergy

University of Worcester

School of Health and Wellbeing

The global spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV2) brought the impact of vaccine-related hesitancy on healthcare planning and delivery into sharp focus (Clark et al, 2025). Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Mahoney

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

More details

The impact of extended waiting times for treatment and investigation in people with long-term conditions

University of Worcester

School of Health and Wellbeing

Waiting lists for hospital treatment have steadily increased since 2016 (2016 was the last time that the 18-week treatment target was met by the NHS). Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Stack, Prof D Kyte

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

More details

Routine Monitoring of Depression and Anxiety in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

University of Worcester

School of Health and Wellbeing

Approximately 15 million people in England, representing 1 in 4 adults, have one or more long-term conditions (LTCs).1 2 A LTC is an illness that cannot be cured, but may be controlled with medicines or other treatments.3 People living with LTCs face considerable challenges around the management of their long-term physical and mental health.2. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Kyte, Prof R Stack, Dr K Papadopoulos, Prof PC Cockwell

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

More details

A Longitudinal Investigation of Symptom Burden in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) [The CKD-INSIGHT study]

University of Worcester

School of Health and Wellbeing

Background. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a long-term condition (LTC) with significant global health implications, affecting millions of people worldwide [1]. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Kyte, Dr K Papadopoulos

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

More details

Living with allergy during the transition to secondary school

University of Worcester

School of Health and Wellbeing

Allergy, the immune system’s hypersensitive reaction to typically harmless substances, can be severe and lead to a potentially life-threatening reaction or anaphylaxis (Turner et al, 2019). Read more

Supervisors: Dr B Mahoney, Prof E Bradley, Prof A Kington

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

More details

Exploring the Use of Social Media Platforms for Supporting Individuals with Long-Term Conditions: Impacts on Self-Management and Healthcare Engagement

University of Worcester

School of Health and Wellbeing

This PhD will investigate how individuals with long-term conditions (LTCs) use social media platforms to access informal care, social support, and advise from people with lived experience of illness. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Stack, Dr CS Sealey

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

More details

Professional Cognitive Modelling for Dependability in Built Environment

University of Strathclyde

Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering

The persistent need for and the pursuit of dependability across subject areas in built management sustain excellence in professional practices and continuous professional learning and development. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Z Chen

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

More details

Exploring the Lived Experience of People with Coexisting Type 1 Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

University of Worcester

School of Health and Wellbeing

Type 1 diabetes (T1D) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) are two long-term conditions that often intersect, creating complex physical, psychological, and social challenges. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Kyte, Dr E Richardson, Dr E Innes

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

More details

Researching Teachers’ Lives, Identities and Stories

University of Worcester

Institute of Education

This PhD opportunity sits within the work of the Inclusion by Design Research Group at the University of Worcester and invites proposals that explore teachers’ lives, identities and stories. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Wallis

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

More details

Exploring the Application of Universal Design in Social, Digital, and Architectural Learning Spaces

University of Worcester

Institute of Education

This research focus should aim to explore how the principles of Universal Design (UD) can be applied to the interfaces between social, digital, and architectural spaces to foster greater inclusivity. Read more

Supervisors: Dr MF Findon, Dr S Bracken

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

More details

Application of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in post compulsory education

University of Worcester

Institute of Education

Investigating the impact for Inclusive Education of Universal Design for Learning with the application of Virtual and Artificial Technologies. Read more

Supervisors: Dr DC Cooper, Dr S Bracken

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

More details

Musculoskeletal Health in the Workplace: Prevention and Intervention

University of Worcester

School of Sport and Exercise Science

Musculoskeletal (MSK) issues persist as the leading cause of work-related absenteeism. These multifaceted problems encompass a wide spectrum, ranging from lifestyle-related behaviours to injuries and pre-existing diseases that individuals bring with them into the workplace. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Holland, Dr DC Cooper

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

More details

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

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

More details

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

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

More details

Effect of New Zealand Blackcurrant on cardiovascular responses to prolonged inactivity and exercise

University of Worcester

School of Sport and Exercise Science

New Zealand blackcurrant (NZBC) has a unique and high profile of anthocyanins (Kähkönen et al 2003). Read more

Supervisors: Dr MC Cook, Dr AR Renfree

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

More details

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

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

More details

Analysis of the effective development of women’s football players (Goalkeepers or outfield players) using LTAD as a framework

University of Worcester

School of Sport and Exercise Science

The women’s game is becoming more prominent and attracting more funding due to previous successes and low risk investment, an increase in revenue of 590% between 2011 and 2019 (Clarkson et al. Read more

Supervisors: Dr JW West, Dr PB Blakey, Dr J Francis

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

More details

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

More details

The role of student social capital in opportunity gaps and awarding gaps in healthcare education

University of Worcester

School of Health and Wellbeing

Social capital in educational settings often refers to the network of relationships and shared norms between groups of students which can lead to positive educational outcomes. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Stack, Prof SN Nicholson

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

More details

The impact of pre-registration nurse education on students perceptions of nursing homes as clinical placement settings

University of Worcester

School of Health and Wellbeing

The population aged over 65 is rapidly growing and is projected to triple by 2050 (United Nations, 2023). Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Cooke, Dr R Warner

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

More details

The impact of maternity unit culture on student midwives’ learning experience

University of Worcester

School of Health and Wellbeing

The interest in investigating UK maternity care quality is ongoing. Read more

Supervisors: Dr LH Hope, Dr TD Dennis

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

More details

Identifying strategies to enhance Feedback Engagement in Healthcare and Medical Education

University of Worcester

School of Health and Wellbeing

Background. Feedback is widely recognised as critical for learning, yet students often struggle to interpret. When feedback is poorly understood, it can lead to disengagement, reduced confidence, and missed opportunities for improvement, particularly for students from widening participation backgrounds. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Stack, Dr J Cooke

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

More details

We have 3,651 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 3,651 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

A mixed-methods exploration of the relationship between public stigmatisation of Tourette’s and teachers’ perspectives of Tourette’s

Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for Mapping Hydromorphology and Hydraulic Habitat

A glowing future? A sustainability transitions approach to ephemeral light festivals in the United Kingdom

Home Automation and Dementia Care

Examining Adaptations in Case Study Development to Enhance Participant Centred Learning in Management Education

Training emotional competency in the workplace: Does 'one size' really 'fit all'?

Men's lives: the consequences of living with high levels of drive for muscularity

Developing synthetic microbial communities for the control of pea downy mildew

Vaccine hesitancy among adults living with allergy

The impact of extended waiting times for treatment and investigation in people with long-term conditions

Routine Monitoring of Depression and Anxiety in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

A Longitudinal Investigation of Symptom Burden in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) [The CKD-INSIGHT study]

Living with allergy during the transition to secondary school

Exploring the Use of Social Media Platforms for Supporting Individuals with Long-Term Conditions: Impacts on Self-Management and Healthcare Engagement

Professional Cognitive Modelling for Dependability in Built Environment

Exploring the Lived Experience of People with Coexisting Type 1 Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Researching Teachers’ Lives, Identities and Stories

Exploring the Application of Universal Design in Social, Digital, and Architectural Learning Spaces

Application of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in post compulsory education

Musculoskeletal Health in the Workplace: Prevention and Intervention

Identification or risk factors and preventative strategies for musculoskeletal injuries in females

Heat mitigation and management for females

Effect of New Zealand Blackcurrant on cardiovascular responses to prolonged inactivity and exercise

Basketball footwear, is it a case of style over substance?

Analysis of the effective development of women’s football players (Goalkeepers or outfield players) using LTAD as a framework

An exploration of responders and non-responders to New Zealand blackcurrant intake on metabolic and cardiovascular responses

The role of student social capital in opportunity gaps and awarding gaps in healthcare education

The impact of pre-registration nurse education on students perceptions of nursing homes as clinical placement settings

The impact of maternity unit culture on student midwives’ learning experience

Identifying strategies to enhance Feedback Engagement in Healthcare and Medical Education

Select your nearest city

Do you want hassle-free information and advice?

Sign in to view and filter all scholarship opportunities