Neuroscience (development studies) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 51 Neuroscience (development studies) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Understanding the role of pigmentation in retinal and vision development

University of Leicester School of Psychology and Vision Sciences

Establishing structure-function correlations in vision development . The aim of this project is to develop methods to study the relationship between pigmentation and vision development in humans and zebrafish. . Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Thomas, Dr W Norton, Dr J McDearmid

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

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The epigenomic, transcriptional and diagnostic architecture of neurodevelopmental disorders caused by exposure to maternal infection

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

A fundamental unknown in understanding mechanisms of disease, and therefore improving therapy, is how stressors experienced during critical developmental periods influence the genesis or ‘programming’ of adult disease (Estes & McAllister 2016). Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Hager, Dr M Harte, Dr J Glazier

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

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The effect of low protein diet on the development of the neuromuscular system

University of Liverpool Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences

Age-related sarcopenia is characterised by reduction in the number of myofibres and motor neurons and an additional weakening of the remaining fibres, causing reduction in muscle mass and function. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Vasilaki

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

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

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 van den Bree

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

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Fully funded PhD positions in Astronomy, Biology, Computer Science, Chemistry & Materials, Data Science & Scientific Computing, Earth Science, Mathematics, Neuroscience, and Physics

Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) Graduate School

Fully funded PhD positions in Astronomy, Biology, Computer Science, Chemistry & Materials, Data Science & Scientific Computing, Earth Science, Mathematics, Neuroscience, and Physics. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) International PhD Programme

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5 fully funded Ph.D. positions in “Cognitive, Computational and Social Neurosciences” at the IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca

IMT Institute for Advanced Studies Lucca

The IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca is now recruiting 5 talented doctoral candidates in its Cognitive, Computational and Social Neurosciences (CCSN) Ph.D. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) PhD Research Programme

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Using Exposome, Omics, and AI to Develop a Digital Platform for Tailoring the Care of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

University of Bradford Faculty of Life Sciences

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are characterized by social impairments, repetitive behaviours, and restricted interests [1]. Over the past 20 years, there is a significant increase in the incidence of Autism spectrum disorders in the UK [1]. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Morsy, Dr M Elshehaly, Prof C Wright

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

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Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University

Masaryk University

The Biomedical Sciences doctoral degree programme has been created through the merging Medical Biology, Anatomy, Histology, Embryology, and Molecular Medicine, which has been designed in the CEITEC MU research centre to be a robust singular study programme consisting of three disciplines (Cell and Tissue Morphology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and Molecular Medicine). Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Social Sciences Research Programme

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A 3D-Printed Blood-Brain-Barrier-on-a-Chip for Agrochemical Permeability Studies – CASE Studentship

University of Liverpool Department of Physics

The blood-brain barrier (BBB) tightly regulates the flow of material between the bloodstream and the brain. One of the big problems faced by a range of sectors, from pharmaceuticals to agrochemicals, is understanding how compounds interact with and cross this barrier. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Forth, Dr D Dickens

1 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Multiscale glioblastoma modelling: from development to treatment

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

The mathematical modelling of glioblastoma has a long history, with the majority of current models being focused on single-scale dynamics. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Trucu, Prof D Steele, Dr K Hossain-Ibrahim

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

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Exploring the cellular and molecular mechanisms mediating myelin formation, injury and repair in the central nervous system

University of Birmingham Institute of Inflammation and Ageing

We are seeking talented, motivated students with a passion for research on glial cells and their involvement in mechanisms mediating central nervous system development, function and disease states to join the Oligodendrocyte and Myelin Research Group led by Dr Daniel Fulton. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Fulton

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

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Development of mechanism-based therapeutics for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Pharmacology

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Supervisor: Prof SE Engel

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

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Normative modelling of resting-state EEG across the lifespan for application in the early diagnosis of neurodegenerative disorders including Alzheimer’s disease

University of Dundee School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law

With a rapidly aging human population worldwide, neurodegenerative diseases represent a pressing medical and societal concern. Given the increase in life expectancy, dementia is expected to affect almost 152 million people by 2050 (Alzheimer’s Disease International, 2018). Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Benwell

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

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Your PhD in Medicine with Brighton and Sussex Medical School

University of Brighton

Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) is an equal partnership between the University of Brighton and the University of Sussex, together with National Health Service organisations (NHS) throughout the Southeast region of the United Kingdom. Read more

Self-Funded PhD Students Only PhD Research Programme

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The efficacy of a wearable intervention in treating poor mental health in the early postnatal period and the role of circadian rhythm and prolactin during mental health recovery

Coventry University Centre for Healthcare Research

Introduction. Adverse mental and physical health outcomes in the early postnatal period arise due to an imbalance in individual resources, environmental demands, and physical, hormonal, and sleep changes. Read more

Supervisor: Dr KMDS Da Silva

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

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We have 51 Neuroscience (development studies) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Neuroscience (development studies) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 51 Neuroscience (development studies) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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