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We have 3,219 PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Reducing inequalities in perinatal mental health: What does good perinatal mental health support look like for LGBTQIA+ people? (HHS-2026-05)

Perinatal mental health (PMH) difficulties affect many parents during pregnancy and the postnatal period, yet access to appropriate, affirming support is uneven across and within communities. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Z Darwin
 19 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Social Movements and Transitional Justice ‘from below’: Exploring Grassroots Activism in Armed Conflicts and Post-Conflict Contexts (HHS-2026-01)

Applications are invited for a PhD studentship exploring the relationship between social movements, victims’ activism, and transitional justice in contexts of armed conflict and post-conflict transition. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Tamayo Gomez
 19 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Sports opportunities, outcomes, and needs for children and young people with an amputation (HHS-2026-17)

While disability sport has received growing scholarly attention, there is a notable lack of research focused specifically on children and young people with an amputation. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Heavey
 19 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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The Impact of Housing Conditions on the Health and Healthcare Engagement of Asylum-Seeking and Refugee Women During Pregnancy and Early Motherhood in the UK (HHS-2026-16)

Housing is a key social determinant of health, shaping wellbeing, safety, and access to healthcare. In the UK, asylum‑seeking and refugee (ASR) women are frequently placed in temporary, overcrowded, or poor‑quality accommodation due to restrictive immigration policies and limited financial resources. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Firth
 19 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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The feasibility of the improving fit, comfort and functionality of mounted police personal protective equipment (PPE) (HHS-2026-04)

This project will evaluate how standard riding equipment, on-duty equipment, and public order personal protective equipment (PPE) influence the comfort, mobility, posture, task performance, and safety of mounted police officers. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Blackburn
 19 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Understanding the cognitive effects of e-cigarette use (HHS-2026-03)

Recent statistics show that the use of e-cigarettes has overtaken the use of cigarettes for the first time, with approximately 5.4 million people using e-cigarettes daily in Great Britain (ONS, 2024). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Retzler
 19 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Understanding wound care in self-harm (HHS-2026-10)

Self-harm remains a significant public health concern, and people who self-harm often report negative or stigmatising experiences when seeking care. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Blackburn
 19 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Understanding wound care in self-harm: A compassion-focused self-management wound care approach (HHS-2026-09)

Self-harm remains a significant public health issue, yet many people who self-injure experience inadequate, fragmented, or stigmatising care. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Blackburn
 19 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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What makes a good social worker: learning from the experiences of children with disabilities (HHS-2026-15)

Children with disabilities are significantly more likely to have contact with social work services than non-disabled children, yet their perspectives on social work practice remain under-represented in research. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr L Olivant
 19 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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When Timing Breaks Down: Rhythmic Synchronisation in Reading and Mathematical Difficulties (HHS-2026-07)

Reading and mathematics both rely on the ability to process sequential information over time, which may explain why developmental dyslexia and developmental dyscalculia so frequently co-occur. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr CY Lin
 19 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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“Hidden Athletes”: Understanding and Enhancing the Participation and Engagement of Neurodiverse Girls in Sport and Physical Activity (HHS-2026-14)

Most neurodiversity research still focuses on boys, leaving the experiences of girls largely invisible. This invisibility is amplified in sport, where gendered expectations, and social norms create unique barriers to participation. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr L Horner
 19 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Mapping the RNA granule landscape for ALS across neuronal compartments

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating neurodegenerative disease that causes progressive muscle weakness and paralysis through the loss of motor neurons. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Serio, Dr S Mizielinska
 12 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Development of bioprinted cardiac tissue for preclinical detection of drug-induced cardiotoxicity

Detrimental effects upon the cardiovascular system are a major concern for drug development, both in terms of developmental drug attrition and life-threatening toxicities. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Gill
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Mechanosensitive Nanochannels

Nano- and Angstrom-scale capillaries have been studied intensively because of their importance in many natural phenomena and use in numerous applications. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof R Boya
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Phage therapy: investigating bacteriophage - host cell interactions for improved therapeutic efficacy

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common inherited genetic condition in the UK, affecting over 11,000 individuals. For people with CF (pwCF), protecting lung health throughout their lives is essential. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Kadioglu, Prof J Fothergill
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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