Neuropsychology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

University of St Andrews School of Psychology

Mobile EEG: memory and attention in the wild.

What neural systems and processes support cognitive processes like attending and remembering? How do we use cognitive abilities like memory and attention… Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Donaldson

1 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Brighton & Sussex Medical School Post-graduate Research

Measuring the brain's energy dynamics to establish crucial biomarkers for mood disorders

The brain is one of the most metabolically active organs in the body, consuming a disproportionately large amount of energy compared to its size. Read more

Supervisors: Dr I Asllani, Dr A Colasanti

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

University of Strathclyde Department of Computer and Information Sciences

Turst Detection from Brain Signals in Human-AI Teaming

Are you passionate about the future of human-AI collaboration? Do you want to explore the intricate dynamics of trust between humans and artificial intelligence systems? We invite applications for a PhD position in the exciting field of trust detection from brain signals in human-AI teaming. Read more

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

University of Strathclyde Department of Computer and Information Sciences

Mental Workload Detection from Brain Signals

Are you intrigued by the complexities of human cognition and its intersection with technology? Are you passionate about leveraging neuroscience to enhance human-computer interaction? We invite applications for a PhD position in the fascinating realm of mental workload detection from brain signals. Read more

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

University of Strathclyde Department of Computer and Information Sciences

Exploring Generative AI, Memory, and Language Understanding

Are you fascinated by the interplay between artificial intelligence, memory mechanisms, and language comprehension? Do you aspire to push the boundaries of generative models and advance our understanding of human-like cognition? We invite applications for a PhD position in the innovative field of exploring generative AI, memory, and language understanding. Read more

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

University of Strathclyde Department of Computer and Information Sciences

Exploring Brain-Computer Interfaces and AI

Are you intrigued by the convergence of neuroscience and artificial intelligence? Are you passionate about unlocking the potential of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) to revolutionize human-computer interaction? We invite applications for a PhD position in the dynamic field of exploring brain-computer interfaces and AI. Read more

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

University of Exeter Department of Biosciences

Psychological understandings of bipolar disorder. Masters by Research, Psychology (Funded). Project Ref 5091

Psychological understandings of bipolar disorder. Masters by Research, Psychology (Funded) Ref. 5091. Supervisors. Professor Kim Wright, University of Exeter. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Wright

10 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Aston University College of Health and Life Sciences

Developmental and international perspectives on child eating behaviours and parent feeding practices (Deakin University)

ADCP PhD is a partnership cotutelle PhD program between Aston University (Birmingham, UK) and Deakin University (Melbourne, Australia). Read more

Supervisors: Dr G Russell, Miss T Lee, Prof J Blissett, Prof C Farrow

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

Aston University College of Health and Life Sciences

Representing neurodiversity in children’s literature: impacts on attitudes and wellbeing in primary school classrooms (Aston University)

ADCP PhD is a partnership cotutelle PhD program between Aston University (Birmingham, UK) and Deakin University (Melbourne, Australia). Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Carrington, Dr L Shapiro, Dr L Pecora, Assoc Prof M Stokes

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

Aston University College of Health and Life Sciences

Representing neurodiversity in children’s literature: impacts on attitudes and wellbeing in primary school classrooms (Deakin University)

ADCP PhD is a partnership cotutelle PhD program between Aston University (Birmingham, UK) and Deakin University (Melbourne, Australia). Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Pecora, Assoc Prof M Stokes, Dr S Carrington, Dr L Shapiro

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

Integrative Image-Based Clustering for Robust Disease Stratification in Psychiatric Disorders

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

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

Supervisor: Dr C McNabb

Novel MEG-measures of oscillatory dysconnectivity in psychosis and risk of psychosis

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

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

Supervisor: Prof K Singh

Immune and metabolomic profile of Copy Number Variation associated with high risk of psychiatric and cardiometabolic conditions

Supervisor: Dr M van den Bree

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

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

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

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

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