University of Stirling, Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport PhD Projects, Programs & Scholarships

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

Type 2 diabetes is a global epidemic, but lifestyle changes relating to diet and physical activity can delay or prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes among high risk individuals, such as people with impaired glucose regulation (IGR) (those with high blood glucose levels, but not high enough to be diagnosed with diabetes).

Effectiveness of novel workplace-based exercise interventions for improving general health and well-being

University of Stirling
Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport

Dr N Vollaard, Dr G Ryde

Applications accepted all year round

Funding Type

PhD Type

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

Public health guidelines recommend that people should take part in at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week to improve health.

Life after serving my country: Development, Implementation and Evaluation of a Psychosocial Intervention for Retired Athletes and Military Service People with Addictive Behaviours

University of Stirling
Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport

Dr HJ Hong, Dr P Coffee, Dr N Fitzgerald

Applications accepted all year round

Funding Type

PhD Type

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

Depression, anxiety, and alcohol and substance abuse are all common problems for retired athletes.

Promoting self-management and developing resilience to protect and promote nurses’ physical and mental health and wellbeing.

University of Stirling
Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport

Dr Louise Hoyle, Dr Carol Bugge

Applications accepted all year round

Funding Type

PhD Type

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

Nurses make up the largest part of the NHS Scotland workforce (43%) and nearly 50% of the global health workforce. Yet, nurses suffer more than average from health problems due to the physical and mental stress of their jobs.

Stress and health: Lifespan stress and cardio-metabolic disease risk pathways through cardiovascular stress reactivity

University of Stirling
Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport

Prof AC Whittaker, Dr P Coffee

Applications accepted all year round

Funding Type

PhD Type

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

An exciting opportunity for a full-time PhD period of study is available in the Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport, University of Stirling.