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Neurology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 96 Neurology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
As a PhD student in Neurology, your research can range from basic clinical research to neurological disorders. You might be researching on different, but related aspects of the functions of the nervous system.
What’s it like to study a PhD in Neurology?
Neurology deals with all the aspects of the structure and function of the nervous system and you can choose to carry out your research in one of the many specialised fields of study like cognitive neurology or computational neurology.
Some popular Neurology research topics are:
- Neuroimaging
- Brain repair and rehabilitation
- Clinical and experimental epilepsy
- Neurodegenerative disease
- Neuroinflammation
- Dementia
You can be sure that your research will be supported by cutting edge technology which will allow you to work at leading neurology departments and institutes once you graduate.
A PhD in Neurology can be 3-4 years long during which time you’ll be required to produce a piece of unique research in the form of a final thesis. You will also have to sit for an oral viva examination during which you’ll defend your research.
In the UK, you’ll usually find that PhDs in Neurology are advertised with a research aim attached. This is the case for most STEM subjects. You can, in some cases, also propose your own research project but we highly recommend that you speak with a potential supervisor about the scope of your research before you make a formal application.
You might also be asked to enrol into an MPhil to begin with. You can upgrade to a PhD after your first year if your work meets certain standards. Whether you are eligible to upgrade to a PhD will be decided by your supervisor.
Some PhDs in Neurology also call for laboratory rotations and training modules that are designed to provide you with the skills to excel at your research. You might be asked to take these classes in the first year of your study.
Entry requirements
In most cases, a PhD in Neurology requires applicants to have an Upper-Second Class Bachelors degree in a relevant biological or medical subject. There may be some other specific subject-related entry requirements if you’re applying to one of the many specialities within Neurology.
You might also be asked to show proficiency in the university’s official language, depending on where you’re applying to.
PhD in Neurology funding options
In the UK, Neurology PhDs are funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC). They offer fully funded studentships along with a monthly stipend. Usually, PhDs are advertised with funding attached and guaranteed if you’re successful in your application. If you’re proposing your own PhD, you’ll need to be accepted into a university and then apply for funding separately.
PhD in Neurology careers
A PhD in Neurology will equip you for a job in at pharmaceuticals, governments and public health organisations. If you would wish to continue your research, you could think of a future as a postdoctoral research fellow or in academia, as a lecturer.
Funded Structured International 3-4 year Doctoral Programme in the field of “Heart & Brain”
The Research Training Group 2824 (GRK 2824) funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) offers a structured international 3-4‐year doctoral programme in the field of “Heart & Brain” and offers an excellent research environment, a comprehensive curriculum and a broad supervision and mentoring network. Read more
Harnessing Machine Learning to Mitigate Adverse Outcomes of Preterm Birth
Background to the project. We are excited to announce a PhD studentship opportunity in maternal health. This project aims to leverage advanced machine learning techniques to develop predictive models and interventions that could significantly reduce the adverse outcomes associated with preterm birth. Read more
Cognitive Computational Neuroscience: multimodal models of material perception (SMITHF_UPSY25LEVERHULME)
PhD Studentship in Cognitive Computational Neuroscience. multimodal material perception. Read more
MSc by Research: How does Dysregulated Protein Kinase Signalling Cause Human Neurodevelopmental Disorders?
The overarching goal of this project is to identify and characterise protein kinase signalling pathways that are disrupted in human neurodevelopmental disorders. Read more
Defining the relationship between neuropathology and neuroinflammation in dementia with Lewy bodies
Closing date. 12/02/2025. Interview date. 19/03/2025. Start date. 22/09/2025. The University of Southampton is pleased to offer a clinical research fellowship in Lewy body dementia starting in October 2025, as part of the UK Lewy Body Dementia Doctoral Training Network (LBD-DTN). Read more
Can we use EEG to identify and understand delirium in inpatients with Lewy body dementia?
Award Summary. 100% of home tuition fees paid and an annual stipend (living expenses) of £20,500. Additional funding given to cover research costs and local, national and international travel. . Read more
EUROPE: 17 PhD positions in MSCA DN project INCITE
Seventeen PhD positions are available in the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Doctoral Training Network “INCITE– Insect Clock Initial Training Experience”. Read more
PhD studentship at the University of Exeter and NIHR Healthtech Research Centre (HRCs) for Brain Health: Using APOE-associated AD resilience to identify potential biomarkers Ref: 5482
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a common form of dementia caused by changes in the brain. AD risk is influenced by genetics, with certain versions of the APOE gene playing a key role. Read more
4 Year PhD fellowships in the Brain health in Gen2020 programme
PhD opportunities are offered across a wide range of subject areas, focusing on understanding the fetal origins of childhood brain health. Read more
Human sensory neuron and macrophage co-culture; developing a model to test agents capable of disrupting painful neuroimmune signalling
TO APPLY, PLEASE CLICK INSTITUTION WEBSITE. Project Description. A fully funded four-year PhD position is available in the Weir lab at the University of Glasgow (https://www.weirlab.org) as part of a collaboration with Dr Franziska Denk (Co-supervisor- King’s College London). Read more
How can technology support mobility and functioning in people living with Lewy body dementia? PhD (funded) in Medical Studies (Health and Community Sciences)
There are no disease modifying treatments for DLB and improved care and adaptation to impairment is a priority. Read more
Development and validation of the Epilepsy-Heart syndrome: a focus on ictal asystole and developing evidence-based national consensus guidelines
An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a PhD student interested in cardiovascular science, neuroscience (or cardiology and neurology) and health data science to help us develop and validate a condition we believe exists. Read more
Mechanistic analysis of neurodevelopmental disorders caused by mutations in the gene RAC1
RAC1 is a signalling protein that regulates many cellular processes and is essential during embryonic development. We recently discovered a novel genetic disease called RAC1-related neurodevelopmental disorder (RAC1-NDD) that results from mutations in the RAC1 gene. Read more
The Lewy Body Dementia Doctoral Training Network PhD studentships in Lewy Body Dementia Funded by the Alzheimer’s Society
The UCL Dementia Research Centre is pleased to offer a non-clinical PhD studentship in Lewy body dementia starting October 2025, as part of the UK Lewy Body Dementia Doctoral Training Network (LBD-DTN). Read more
(BBSRC NWD) Development of a wireless biocompatible inductive-powered graphene-enabled electrophysiology probe to investigate circadian modulation of brain network dynamics
This project aims to advance the use of high-density electrophysiological arrays, specifically graphene micro-transistor (gFET) arrays, for Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) applications. Read more