Developmental Psychology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Leeds

We have 6 Developmental Psychology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Leeds

PhD (School of Social Sciences) Doctorate

Study a PhD at the University of Bradford and contribute new and significant knowledge to the diverse field of social sciences. Read more

Self-Funded PhD Students Only PhD Research Programme

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Working memory and cognitive offloading in children and adults

University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health

One full scholarship is available in the School of Psychology in 2024/25. This scholarship is open to UK applicants and covers UK tuition fees for three years plus an annual maintenance stipend equivalent to a UKRI funded scholarship, and a £3000 Research Support Training Grant (over the course of the PhD). . Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Allen, Dr L Superbia Guimaraes, Prof A Waterman

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

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Virtual reality (or mobile app) as a tool for loneliness and wellbeing

University of Bradford Faculty of Management, Law and Social Sciences

Research Group: Psychology

The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated mental health negatively particularly when forcing many into prolonged isolation from others. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Yong

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

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The Experiences of Being an Adoptive Parent in the UK

University of Bradford Faculty of Management, Law and Social Sciences

Research Group: Psychology

Most adopted children have experienced neglect, trauma, or disruption to early caregiving, all of which can result in elevated levels of mental health difficulties and additional needs (Hornfeck et al, 2019). Read more

Supervisor: Dr GW Waters

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

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The effects of fiction consumption on Theory-of-Mind in adults

University of Bradford Faculty of Management, Law and Social Sciences

Research Group: Psychology

Past studies have shown that reading fiction is linked to better Theory of Mind (ToM). Yet not much is known about literary aspects or whether the type of fiction modality that drives this superior performance. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Yong

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

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