We have 567 behaviour PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Newly-qualified drivers are the most likely drivers on the road to be involved in crashes. This is likely to reflect a combination of insufficient driving skill and deliberately choosing a risky driving style (e.g., speeding, dangerous overtaking). Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Rowe, Dr CB Stride

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

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Platelet-cell interactions: Platelets beyond thrombosis and haemostasis

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

Platelets play a key role in the prevention of bleeding following blood vessel damage. In addition to this important role, platelets also impact the… Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Pollitt

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Fully Funded PhD opportunities in Business, Economics and Finance Sciences

Gdańsk University of Technology

Business, Economics and Finance Sciences are included in Doctoral School at Gdańsk University of Technology, Poland, which is regarded to be the first research university in Poland among universities of technology according to domestic rankings. Read more

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Embodied Decisions in Animal and Robot Brains

University of Sheffield Department of Computer Science

This project will study mechanisms for making effective decisions to achieve goals that are embedded in space, drawing on inspiration from brains to design algorithms for robots. Read more

Supervisor: Prof J Marshall

2 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Chemistry / Physics: Fully Funded EPSRC DTP PhD Scholarship: Towards Organic Quantum Memristors

Swansea University School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Funding providers: EPSRC Quantum Technologies DTP. Subject areas: Chemistry and Physics. Project start date: . Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Ryan

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

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Multi-modal travel in shared spaces – improving cooperation, safety, and traveller confidence

University of Birmingham School of Geography, Earth and Environmental 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 partners Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) to start in October 2024. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D D Dissanayake

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

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The role of fabric anisotropy on cyclic loading of offshore soils: a grain-scale investigation

Durham University Offshore Wind CDT

This Research Project is part of the EPSRC CDT in Offshore Wind Sustainability and Resilience’s Offshore wind energy geotechnics Cluster. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Petalas, Prof W Coombs

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

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PhD studentship in Organic/Supramolecular Chemistry

University of Reading School of Chemistry & Food

A fully funded PhD position (tuition fees and stipend) is available in the group of Dr James Cooper (https://www.cooperchemistry.com/) at the University of Reading. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Cooper

10 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Enhancing the long-term performance of advanced engine materials by controlling microstructure

Loughborough University Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

Structural materials used in modern engineering applications are more than ever today subjected to extreme loading and environmental conditions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Baxevanakis

1 July 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Understanding strain localisation around hydrides in irradiated zirconium alloys

The University of Manchester Department of Materials

Are you someone with a passion to continue learning? Do you believe a career is about putting something back into the world? Does having access to some of the UK’s newest and best research facilities make you feel like a kid in a toy shop? Consider becoming a part of our team!. Read more

Supervisors: Dr MM Maric, Dr P Frankel

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Self-Funded PhD Opportunities in Baking Science and Technology

London South Bank University

Are you passionate about the science and technology of baking and eager to advance your research career? London South Bank University is pleased to offer self-funded PhD opportunities in Baking Science and Technology for motivated and talented qualified individuals. Read more

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Resource shortage and preferences - a study on medicine and vaccine shortages

Nottingham Trent University Nottingham Business School

The research seeks to provide insights into how scarcity shapes human behaviour, particularly in the context of medicine and vaccine shortages, contributing to our understanding of decision-making processes under resource constraints. Read more

Supervisors: Prof T C Chmura, Dr L O Orlandi

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

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Using cryo-electron microscopy to study large protein complexes that mediate the female post-mating response

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences

In many animals, male seminal fluid alters female physiology and post-mating behaviour to ensure paternity of the offspring. However, how seminal fluid components elicit these post-mating responses is poorly understood. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J.J.B. Cockburn, Prof R E Isaac

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

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Machine Learning and Molecular Modelling in Mass Spectrometry

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences

This PhD project will harness the power of computational modelling and machine learning (A.I.) to analyse data obtained by mass spectrometry experiments and predict structural characteristics of biomolecules and their interactions. Read more

Supervisors: Prof F. Sobott, Dr A Kalli, Dr H Wang

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

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Self-funded MSc R- Causes and consequences of balanced nutrition in bees

University of Bristol School of Biological Sciences

Introduction. Bees play crucial roles as pollinators of wild and agricultural plants, contributing significantly to various ecosystems and global food security. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Grueter

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Self-funded PhD- Causes and consequences of balanced nutrition in bees

University of Bristol School of Biological Sciences

Introduction. Bees play crucial roles as pollinators of wild and agricultural plants, contributing significantly to various ecosystems and global food security. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Grueter

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

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Process-based model tools for prediction of scour around offshore structural foundations

University of Liverpool School of Engineering

The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Net Zero Maritime Energy solutions (N0MES) has a 4-year funded PhD place available for an exceptional researcher. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Li, Dr YZ Zhou

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

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Process-based modelling of long-term morphological impacts from offshore marine renewable energy installations

University of Liverpool School of Engineering

The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Net Zero Maritime Energy solutions (N0MES) has a 4-year funded PhD place available for an exceptional researcher. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Li

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

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Efficient ‘Whole-life’ anchoring systems for offshore floating renewables

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Katherine Kwa, David White & Susan Gourvenec. Project description. This PhD offers you the opportunity to tackle the urgent real-world challenge of developing efficient deep water anchoring systems for offshore floating renewable energy infrastructure. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Kwa

30 September 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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ZENITH PhD Project: Micromechanical simulation and modelling of carbon fibre composites for hydrogen storage

University of Bath Department of Mechanical Engineering

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath is inviting applications for this funded PhD project expected to start in September 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Y Chen, Dr ATR Rhead, Prof R Butler

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

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Using ultrasound thalamotomy as an opportunity to understand the contributions of the human thalamus to decision making and learning

University of Dundee School of Medicine

The contribution of the human thalamic nuclei to decision making are poorly understood and a focus of considerable interest given their routine use as safe targets for functional neurosurgery in tremor and Parkinson's disease. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Gilbertson

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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PhD Studentship in revolutionizing aero-engine testing: a novel experimental technique for friction monitoring

Imperial College London Department of Mechanical Engineering

Applications are invited for a research studentship in the field of vibration and friction, leading to the award of a PhD degree. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Fantetti

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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PhD Studentship in “Multi-scale mathematical models to predict prostate cancer progression and treatment response.” (2024)

University of Sussex School of Mathematical & Physical Sciences

PhD studentship in the Groups of “Mathematics Applied to Biology” and “Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computing” at the University of Sussex (UK), with the collaboration of the “Group of Numerical Methods in Engineering” at the University of A Coruña (Spain). Read more

Supervisor: Dr MC Cerasuolo

14 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Permeation of Hydrogen Isotopes into Fusion Reactor Materials

University of Birmingham School of Chemistry

This project is co-sponsored by UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) / Culham Centre for Fusion Energy (CCFE) Hydrogen-3 Advanced Technology (H3AT) Research Centre. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Makepeace

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Physics-based Multi-scale Modelling of Multi-Material Additive Manufacturing

Queen Mary University of London School of Engineering and Materials Science

Project Details. Additive manufacturing (AM) is emerging as a promising alternative for designing multi-material parts for complex geometries in engineering applications; especially in the biomedical sector. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Panwisawas

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Enhancing long-term evaluation and monitoring of responsible AI deployments in medical context

Aberdeen University School of Natural and Computing Sciences

The University of Aberdeen is an internationally recognised centre for excellence for research addressing the global challenges of energy transition, environment and biodiversity, social inclusion and cultural diversity, health, nutrition and wellbeing, and data and artificial intelligence. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Markovic, Prof L Anderson, Dr R Ducato

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

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Investigating environmental redox chemistry of uranium and other key radionuclides using novel electrochemical techniques

The University of Manchester Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

A fully-funded PhD studentship is available to a chemistry or related discipline graduate with interests in environmental radioactivity. Read more

Supervisors: Prof K Morris, Dr T Neill

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Understanding risk and resilience factors for mental health and neurodiversity with BERRI in children and adolescents

University of Birmingham School of Computer Science

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 BERRI to start in October 2024. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Tino

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

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Embedding behavioural science insights into Early Intervention and Prevention across service areas (adult social care, children and families and housing), to explore ways of supporting citizens before they present to the council during crisis

University of Birmingham School of Social Policy

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 Birmingham City Council to start in October 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Prof C Needham, Dr J Pykett

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

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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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