We have 146 health communication PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We invite applications for a fully-funded full-time 3-year PhD studentship starting September/October 2024. The project is about mapping the epidemiology of disordered eating and eating disorders in a large, diverse sample of young people. . Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Wadman

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

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Exploring the Interplay of Environmental Influences on Myopia Development, Anterior Eye Health, and Nutrition in Children (Deakin University)

Aston University College of Health and Life Sciences

ADCP PhD is a partnership cotutelle PhD program between Aston University (Birmingham, UK) and Deakin University (Melbourne, Australia). Read more

Supervisors: Assoc Prof S Backhouse, Prof J Armitage, Prof N Logan, Prof C Farrow, Dr R Gil-Cazorla

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

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Exploring the Interplay of Environmental Influences on Myopia Development, Anterior Eye Health, and Nutrition in Children (Aston University)

Aston University College of Health and Life Sciences

ADCP PhD is a partnership cotutelle PhD program between Aston University (Birmingham, UK) and Deakin University (Melbourne, Australia). Read more

Supervisors: Prof N Logan, Prof C Farrow, Dr R Gil-Cazorla, Assoc Prof S Backhouse, Prof J Armitage

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

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Shaping Protective Behaviour: Optimising the Communication of Climate Change Health Statistics

University of Birmingham Birmingham Business School

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 Office for National Statistics to start in October 2024. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Beltran

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

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A decentralized, data driven health monitoring and diagnostics platform based on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and wearable/portable Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) sensors

Anglia Ruskin University ARU School of Computing and Information Science

Research Group: Computing, Informatics and Applications Research Group

Research Group. Computing, Informatics and Applications Research Group. Proposed supervisory team. Dr Mahdi Maktabdar. Dr Lakshmi Babu Saheer. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Maktabdar, Dr L Babu Saheer

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

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The impact of digital decarbonisation on physical and mental health: what role does stress-associated climate change play? (REF: SSEHS/NPVC)

Loughborough University School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences

Psychological stress exposure is a risk factor for a range of long-term health conditions. A prominent, real-world and ongoing stressor is climate change, which can impact our physical and mental health and yet remains largely unexplored. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Paine, Dr R Higginson, Prof L Jackson, Prof I Hodgkinson

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

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Health inequalities in medication adherence in those with cardiometabolic disease(s)

University of Leicester Department of Population Health Sciences

Background. Medication adherence, defined as the degree to which the person’s behaviour corresponds with the agreed recommendations from a health care provider [1], is often low in those with cardiometabolic conditions, in particular hypertension [2]. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Highton

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

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Improving health literacy for people with intellectual disabilities

Kingston University Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education

Around 1.5 million people in the UK have a learning disability (internationally known as ‘intellectual disabilities’). They experience significantly worse mental and physical health outcomes compared to the general population and die on average 22 years earlier. Read more

Supervisor: Prof I. TW Tuffrey-Wijne

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Applied Dementia Studies (PhD, Faculty of Health Studies)

University of Bradford School of Health Studies

Study a PhD at the University of Bradford and contribute new and significant knowledge to the field of Applied Dementia Studies. Doctoral studies at Bradford focus on improving care, health and wellbeing of people with, or affected by, dementia. Many of our students are involved in researching two main areas. Read more

Self-Funded PhD Students Only PhD Research Programme

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Enhancing Women’s Access and Experiences of Care during Pregnancy through Digital Health Technologies [Self-Funded Students Only]

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics

Research Group: Cybersecurity, Privacy and HCC Research Section

This project is in collaboration with the University of Leicester, the University of Cape Town, and the broader EPSRC/GCRF funded UK-South Africa CoMaCH Network on Co-designing community-based digital health interventions for maternal and child health https://comach.melissadensmore.com/. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Verdezoto Dias

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

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Hydration, metabolic health and physical function across adulthood (Ref: SSEHS/LJBRC)

Loughborough University School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences

This project takes an integrative physiology approach to understand how hydration/24-h water intake influence metabolic health and physical function in young/older adults, particularly in the context of climate change/global warming. . Read more

Supervisors: Dr L James, Dr N Martin, Dr H Dugdale, Dr J Škarabot

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

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An intervention to improve deaf children’s social communication skills

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Deafness and hearing loss combined is the most prevalent sensory deficit experienced by children. In England alone, more than 45000 children are deaf or have a hearing loss. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Heinrich, Dr H Chilton

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

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Understanding how electrical communication can regulate metabolic cycles in bacteria biofilms

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Engineering

Project Overview. A biofilm is a robust form of bacteria colony resistant to antibiotics. They have significant impacts on a multitude of industries impacting health and industrial processes such as in food production and water security. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Y Hayashi, Dr G Barrett

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

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AI-enhanced dementia prevention: precision risk reduction using large language models, NIHR Funded PhD in Medical Studies Ref: 5100

University of Exeter Medical School

Location. Department of Health and Community Sciences, St Luke’s Campus, Exeter. The University of Exeter’s Department of Health and Community Sciences is inviting applications for a PhD studentship funded by the NIHR to commence on the 23rd September 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Llewellyn, Dr H Dong, Prof C Brayne

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

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The use digital tools and online information for the self-management of health

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

This is an open call for research proposals related to the broad area of the use of digital and e-health tools and/or online information for the self-management of health and wellness. Read more

Supervisor: Dr FR Ryan

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

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Communicating benefits of population vaccination and screening programmes for optimal uptake and improved longevity in areas with regional disparities.

Atlantic Technological University Research

The Postgraduate Research Programme Translational Health Research Innovation preVention & Equity (THRIVE) offers 12 PhD research scholarships to commence in 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr LMB McBride, Dr R Burns, Dr GG Gliga, Dr CH Heaney

29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Revolutionising Connectivity of Medical Wearable Devices: Harnessing Deep Learning to Enhance Network Performance and Sustainability

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Introduction. With the promise of unprecedented data speeds, near-zero latency, and ubiquitous connectivity, 6G networks are poised to revolutionize industries ranging from healthcare to autonomous vehicles. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Ahmadi

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

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Data science and child health inequalities

University of Liverpool Faculty of Health and Life Science

We are excited to share this application for a 4-year PhD studentship based in the Division of Child Health, University of Liverpool, in conjunction with Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, Liverpool, and Imperial College London. Read more

Supervisors: Prof DH Hawcutt, Prof IS Sinha

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

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Movement behaviours, cardiometabolic health and quality of life in adults from Black ethnicity

Coventry University Centre for Health and Life Sciences

Introduction. Chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease are linked to lifestyle behaviours, and disproportionately affect Black adults. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N O Okwose

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

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Developing an integrated tool to assess soil health in agricultural settings

University of Plymouth Faculty of Science and Engineering

Applications are invited for a 3.5 years PhD studentship within the Environmental Intelligence doctoral training programme at the University of Plymouth. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Rowntree

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

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Actuator PHM exploiting multi- physics digital twin and machine learning PhD

Cranfield University School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing (SATM)

To ensure safe and efficient operation, electric actuators should be controlled on a suitable operative environment, which includes temperature and pressure as well. Read more

Supervisor: Mr S Khan

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

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PhD Studentship: Safer Scoring: Application of mixed methods evaluation to understand ward strain

University College London Division of Surgery & Interventional Science

We seek an outstanding early career researcher or clinician to be appointed to a 3-year PhD studentship to collaborate on a series of projects using mixed methods to explore aspects of patient safety related to effective management of acute deterioration (acute illness) across whole wards/departments, hospitals and patient pathways. Read more

Supervisors: Prof C Vindrola, Dr D Smith, Dr J Welch, Dr K Kohler

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

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PhD candidate to study immune and oncogenic signaling in cellular and animal models (f/m/x)

Helmholtz Zentrum Munich Signaling and Translation (SAT)

We are Helmholtz Munich. In a rapidly changing world, we discover breakthrough solutions for better health. Our research is focused within the areas of metabolic health/diabetes, environmental health, molecular targets and therapies, cell programming and repair, bioengineering, and computational health. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Krappmann

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Women’s health and performance: The influence of the menstrual cycle and contraceptive use on health and athletic performance

Bangor University School of Human and Behavioural Sciences

Funding amount: The studentship covers the full cost of UK tuition fees, plus a tax-free maintenance stipend of approximately £19,237 per annum for three years and a research allowance of £750 per annum. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Harrison

8 July 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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The role of extracellular vesicles in lung epithelial cell communication in health and disease

University of Salford School of Science, Engineering and Environment

There is an opportunity to apply for a widening participation scholarship (available to UK candidates or those eligible for UK fees) can be found here. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Miklavc

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

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Neuron-glia communication in peripheral somatosensory system and its role in nociception and pain

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences

The School of Biomedical Sciences invites applications from prospective postgraduate researchers who wish to commence study for a PhD in the academic year 2024/25. Read more

Supervisors: Prof N Gamper, Dr J. Johnston

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

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MSc By Research: Assessing health benefits of gut microbiota using host-microbe interaction models of the human gut

Aberdeen University School of Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

The MSc by Research programme at the University of Aberdeen is for students interested in a research-intensive master's degree. It is designed specifically to enhance your skills for a PhD or research career. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Gratz, Prof K Scott

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

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PhD candidate - Origin of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders in Childhood (f/m/x)

Helmholtz Zentrum Munich Helmholtz Institute for Metabolic, Obesity and Vascular Research (HI-MAG)

Supervisor: Prof S Körner

22 March 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Behaviour and welfare of keystone marshland engineers: the feral water buffalo of Hong Kong

City University of Hong Kong College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences

The vision of the Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences (JCC; https://www.cityu.edu.hk/jcc/) is to become a centre of excellence in veterinary medicine and life sciences education and research. Read more

Supervisors: Prof Alan McElligott, Dr K Flay

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Communication and co-speech gestures in Parkinson’s disease

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative condition affecting around 1 in 500 people, with significant impact on movements and quality of life. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Poliakoff, Dr P Conroy

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

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We have 146 health communication PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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