Other (disorder) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 18 Other (disorder) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Using early developmental predictors to understand heterogeneity in bipolar disorder and schizophrenia

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Medicine

Hodge Centre for Translational Neuroscience. “Towards innovative treatments for mental illness”. Cardiff University Neuroscience and Mental Health Innovation Institute. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Martin

7 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Deciphering how neurodevelopmental disorder-associated risk mutations disrupt striatal neuron development and function

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Medicine

Hodge Centre for Translational Neuroscience. “Towards innovative treatments for mental illness”. Cardiff University Neuroscience and Mental Health Innovation Institute. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Fjodorova

7 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Reward processing deficits in the cacna1c rat model of genetic risk for psychiatric disorder: biological bases and potential pharmacological rescue.

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Medicine

Hodge Centre for Translational Neuroscience. “Towards innovative treatments for mental illness”. Cardiff University Neuroscience and Mental Health Innovation Institute. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Dwyer

7 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Identifying rare variants contributing to poor outcomes in schizophrenia

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Medicine

Schizophrenia is a severe and often chronic psychiatric disorder that has a profound impact on affected individuals and their families. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Rees, Prof J Walters

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

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Therapeutic resolution of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) by natural products

University of Bradford Faculty of Life Sciences

Research Group: Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a devastating cardiovascular disorder which, if left untreated, leads to heart failure and death. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Nasim, Prof C Wright

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

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Re-purposing established drugs for the resolution of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)

University of Bradford Faculty of Life Sciences

Research Group: Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a devastating cardiovascular disorder which, if left untreated, leads to heart failure and death. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Nasim, Dr K Assi

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

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The role of extracellular vesicles and intercellular signalling in inherited kidney cancer

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Medicine

This is a Self-Funded/Sponsored PhD opportunity. FUNDING REQUIRED. Full UK/EU or International Tuition Fees. UK Living Expenses. Bench Fees (£60,000 total). Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Dunlop

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Therapeutic potential of neurosteroids in the treatment of anxiety and social avoidance

University of Dundee School of Medicine

Neurosteroids are naturally occurring steroid compounds produced by the brain in response to stressful events. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Martin, Prof J Lambert

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

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Starting School Study: Smartphones and Adolescent Risk and resilient factors for wellbeing when transitioning school

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 Forward Thinking Birmingham to start in October 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr V Goodyear, Dr M Pallan, Dr AR Randhawa

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

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Examining neurocognitive interventions and mechanisms in the treatment of alcohol use disorders

Monash University Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

In recent years, there has been a growing appreciation of the role that subconscious “cognitive biases” play in addiction. Read more

Supervisor: Prof VM Manning

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

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Trauma & Addiction

Monash University Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Trauma and addiction frequently co-occur. About 1 in 2 people in addiction treatment settings have symptoms of PTSD, yet integrated treatment is not routinely available. Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof SA Arunogiri

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

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PhD in stem cell modelling for neuropsychiatric disorders

University of Melbourne Anatomy and Physiology

This project provides a unique opportunity to explore the developmental origins of schizophrenia—a severe mental health disorder—using cutting-edge patient-derived stem cell models. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Di Biase

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

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Investigating causal mechanisms between parental social disadvantage and risk of ADHD to the offspring

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a chronic neurodevelopmental condition, characterised by persistent difficulties in the areas of attention span/impulse control. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Stergiakouli

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

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Exploring Parkinson’s disease subtypes using data driven approaches applied to prospective cohorts

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterised by a wide range of motor and non-motor features, for which there is no known cause. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Lawton

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

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MSc By Research: Isolation and Sorting of Adipose-Derived Stem Cells for Cell Therapy Applications in Lipodystrophy Disorders

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 G McIlroy, Dr A Holme

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

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We have 18 Other (disorder) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Other (disorder) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 18 Other (disorder) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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