sport psychology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 54 sport psychology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

An IoT-based platform to support Just-in-time adaptive interventions for high-performance sport leaders

Sheffield Hallam University Computing and Informatics

The Industry and Innovation Research Institute (I2Ri) draws on talents, expertise and facilities across Sheffield Hallam University. Read more

Supervisors: Dr AJ Jarwar, Dr CDS Da Silva

10 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Sheffield Hallam University - Psychology Demonstratorships: Enhancing Sports Coaches’ Psychological Growth and Performance

Sheffield Hallam University Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

Applications are invited for Psychology Demonstratorships in the department of Psychology, Sociology, and Politics, commencing October 2024. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Olusoga

24 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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ESRC WGSSS funded PhD studentship in Player Load Management and Rest in English Professional Rugby Union

Cardiff Metropolitan University Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences

ESRC WGSSS funded PhD studentship in Player Load Management and Rest in English Professional Rugby Union. The School of Sport and Health Sciences at Cardiff Metropolitan University are delighted to offer a fully funded Welsh Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS) (ESRC DTP) studentship starting in October 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Prof SM Mellalieu, Dr OT Thomas

26 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Ethical leadership as a protective factor for doping

University of Birmingham School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences

Doping continues to be a problem, particularly in elite sport. Various factors have been identified as putting athletes at risk for doping. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Kavussanu

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

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

University of Worcester Research School

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

Supervisor: Dr C Edwards

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

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Transforming Lives PhD Studentships - Sheffield Hallam University: ENHANCE - Evaluating the NHs englANd Complications of Excess weight clinics for children and young people

Sheffield Hallam University Sport and Physical Activity Research Centre

Applications are invited for Transforming Lives PhD scholarships at the Academy of Sport and Physical Activity, commencing 1 October 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Homer, Mrs L Nield, Dr M Lamb, Dr C Brown, Prof V Swallow

3 June 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Authentic leadership in sport

University of Birmingham School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences

One feature of the sport environment that could influence young people is the leadership style of the coach. One such leadership style is authentic leadership. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Kavussanu

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

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The dance culture and its impact on the dancer

University of Birmingham School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences

Fulfilling one’s potential by becoming the best dancer one can become and joining a professional dance company is a dream of many young people, who enter vocational dance training. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Kavussanu, Dr Y J Kim

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

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A Data Analytics Approach to Identifying Doping Risk Indicators

University of Birmingham School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences

The Centre for National Training and Research Excellence in Understanding behaviour (CENTRE-UB) is inviting applications for a Doctoral Studentship in association with our collaborative partner United Kingdom Anti-Doping (UKAD) to start in October 2024. Read more

Supervisor: Dr I D Boardley

16 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) PhD scholarship: Understanding loneliness amongst elite athletes in professional football and middle-distance running

Sheffield Hallam University Health and Social Care Research

Applications are invited for Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) PhD scholarships in Health and Social Care, aligned to the departments of Nursing and Midwifery and Allied Health Professions, commencing 1st October 2024. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Wigfield

15 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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The use of nutritional supplements combined with exercise training to promote metabolic flexibility and cardio-metabolic health

Anglia Ruskin University ARU School of Psychology and Sport Science

Research Group: Cambridge Centre for Sport and Exercise Sciences

Research Group. Cambridge Centre for Sport and Exercise Sciences. Proposed supervisory team. Dr Justin Roberts. Dr Lee Smith. Theme. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Roberts, Dr L Smith

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

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Impact of Ischaemic Pre-Conditioning on Oxygen Uptake Kinetics: Implications for training and recovery

Anglia Ruskin University ARU School of Psychology and Sport Science

Research Group: Cambridge Centre for Sport and Exercise Sciences

Research Group. Cambridge Centre for Sport and Exercise Sciences. Proposed supervisory team. Dr Dan Gordon. Dr Marie Gernigon (External - University of Paris-Saclay). Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Gordon

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

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Use of auditory cues to enable sport and physical activity in blind and visually impaired people

University of Salford School of Health and Society

This project is part of the Leverhulme Trust Aural Diversity Doctoral Research Hub (LAURA). Closing date for October 2024 start. 21 April 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr B Collins, Dr B Fazenda

21 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Fully-funded PhD Studentship: The Biased Blame Game - Understanding why we blame others for our own mistakes in cooperative settings

Bangor University School of Human and Behavioural Sciences

Applications are invited for a fully funded 3-year PhD studentship under the supervision of Dr. Paul Rauwolf in the School of Psychology and Sport Science at Bangor University, commencing between October 2024 and January 2025. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Rauwolf

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Towards understanding the role of chronotype, sleep and timing of physical activity and food intake in appetite control and energy balance

University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health

This fully funded PhD place provides an exciting opportunity to pursue postgraduate research in a range of fields relating to appetite control, energy balance, sleep and chronobiology with experts from the University of Leeds and the University of Chicago. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Beaulieu, Dr M Hopkins, Prof G Finlayson

Open Day(s) 23 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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We have 54 sport psychology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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We have 54 sport psychology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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