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Developing an AI-driven BCI-based neurofeedback device to treat chronic post-viral fatigue syndrome

University of Essex Faculty of Science and Health

The Faculty of Science and Health at the University of Essex is offering one PhD research Scholarship for a student to participate in a joint project with g.tec (gtec.at), NHS, and BT. Read more

Supervisor: Dr V De Feo

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Make your PhD extraordinary

University of Edinburgh

Achieve your potential at a university ranked 4th in the UK for research power. Why choose the University of Edinburgh for your PhD?. Read more

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AI-enhanced dementia prevention: precision risk reduction using large language models, NIHR Funded PhD in Medical Studies Ref: 5100

University of Exeter Medical School

Location. Department of Health and Community Sciences, St Luke’s Campus, Exeter. The University of Exeter’s Department of Health and Community Sciences is inviting applications for a PhD studentship funded by the NIHR to commence on the 23rd September 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Llewellyn, Dr H Dong, Prof C Brayne

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

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PhD in Sport and Health Sciences

University of Brighton

The University of Brighton’s research responds directly to the most pressing global challenges, with impact at the heart of our ambitions and success. Read more

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PhD in Applied Sciences

University of Brighton

The University of Brighton’s research responds directly to the most pressing global challenges, with impact at the heart of our ambitions and success. Read more

Self-Funded PhD Students Only PhD Research Programme

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Fatigue Risk Management in Healthcare: A Wake-Up Call

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Prof Mark Young (FEPS), Dr Chiara Dall’Ora (FELS). Project description. Do you have expertise and enthusiasm for human factors in healthcare? Do you want to carry out research that could have real benefits for staff and patient safety?. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Young

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Applied Dementia Studies (PhD, Faculty of Health Studies)

University of Bradford School of Health Studies

Study a PhD at the University of Bradford and contribute new and significant knowledge to the field of Applied Dementia Studies. Doctoral studies at Bradford focus on improving care, health and wellbeing of people with, or affected by, dementia. Many of our students are involved in researching two main areas. Read more

Self-Funded PhD Students Only PhD Research Programme

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Change your world – choose Glasgow for PhD study

University of Glasgow

At the University of Glasgow, our aim is to offer the best environment for your talent to flourish. If you have an idea, if you have dedication and passion, you could have what it takes to become a UofG world changer. Read more

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Transforming Lives PhD Scholarship, Sheffield Hallam University: Predicting and preventing intervention-generated inequalities from new digital health technologies

Sheffield Hallam University Health and Social Care Research

Applications are invited for a Transforming Lives PhD Scholarship in Health and Social Care commencing 1 October 2024 (negotiable depending on circumstances). Read more

Supervisor: Prof G Peat

3 June 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Dunhill Medical Trust Doctoral Training Programme for Ageing Research: Blood pressure and rehabilitation in ageing. PhD Studentship Ref: 5094

University of Exeter Medical School

Location. The University of Exeter’s Medical School is inviting applications for a 3-year PhD studentship fully-funded by the Dunhill Medical Trust to commence in September 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Masoli, Prof H Dawes, Dr S. T. J McDonagh

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

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Measuring the Cost-Effectiveness of Meeting Centres

University of Worcester Research School

A Meeting Centre (MC) is a local resource, operating out of ordinary community buildings, that offers on-going warm and friendly expert support to people with mild to moderate dementia and their families. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Evans

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Developing the evidence base to improve quality of care and health outcomes for children and young people in CAMHS psychiatric intensive care units (PICU) and other acute environments

University of Salford School of Health and Society

The studentship is with University of Salford and National Association of Psychiatric Intensive Care. This post graduate research project is part of a larger study which will include a programme of national stakeholder and service user engagement. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Foster, Prof A Brettle, Dr B Navti

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

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Health inequalities in medication adherence in those with cardiometabolic disease(s)

University of Leicester Department of Population Health Sciences

Background. Medication adherence, defined as the degree to which the person’s behaviour corresponds with the agreed recommendations from a health care provider [1], is often low in those with cardiometabolic conditions, in particular hypertension [2]. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Highton

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

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A mixed methods process evaluation of the rehabilitation of older people living with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and frailty Ref: 5093

University of Exeter Medical School

Supervisors. Professor Vicki Goodwin, University of Exeter. Professor Julia Frost, University of Exeter. Dr Sam Van Buerden, University of Exeter. Read more

Supervisors: Dr V Goodwin, Dr J Frost, Dr S van Beurden

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

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Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) PhD Scholarship Sheffield Hallam University: Exploring the use of technology to monitor disease progression and predict clinical outcomes in people with Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD).

Sheffield Hallam University Health and Social Care Research

Applications are invited for Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) PhD scholarships in Health and Social Care, aligned to the Lifestyle, Exercise and Nutrition Improvement (LENI) Research Group, commencing 1st October 2024. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Klonizakis

15 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Transforming Lives PhD Studentships - Sheffield Hallam University: ENHANCE - Evaluating the NHs englANd Complications of Excess weight clinics for children and young people

Sheffield Hallam University Sport and Physical Activity Research Centre

Applications are invited for Transforming Lives PhD scholarships at the Academy of Sport and Physical Activity, commencing 1 October 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Homer, Mrs L Nield, Dr M Lamb, Dr C Brown, Prof V Swallow

3 June 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) PhD scholarship: An Intersectionality Analysis of the Division of Labour in Healthcare Settings

Sheffield Hallam University Health and Social Care Research

Applications are invited for Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) PhD scholarships in Health and Social Care, aligned to the departments of Nursing and Midwifery and Allied Health Professions, commencing 1st October 2024. Read more

Supervisor: Dr SB Bhanbhro

15 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Using machine learning for the analysis of themes from the narrative on factors related to child deaths from child death review records

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

The National Child Mortality Database (NCMD) (https://www.ncmd.info/about/) national data collection and analysis system is the first of its kind anywhere in the world. Read more

Supervisor: Prof K Luyt

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Improving understanding of patient involvement in improving the safety of their own care worldwide and in the English NHS

University of Birmingham Institute of Applied Health Research

Background to the project. The Midlands Patient Safety Research Collaboration (PSRC) has been funded by the NIHR for 5 years to improve patient safety in acute and maternal care, and is seeking to recruit a PhD student. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Turner, Dr J Aunger

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Childhood Obesity - Fully Funded Graduate Research Position

University of South Carolina Arnold School of Public Health

The Arnold School of Public Health at the University of South Carolina is currently seeking a PhD level applicant who are interested in pursuing a research‐focused doctoral degree on the topic of childhood obesity. Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof RW Weaver

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What can pregnancy tell us about maternal behaviour? A neurohormonal investigation

Anglia Ruskin University ARU School of Psychology and Sport Science

Research Group: Centre for Mind and Behaviour

Research Group. Centre for Mind and Behaviour. Proposed supervisory team. Dr Jane Aspell. Dr Flavia Cardini. Theme. Body and Self. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Aspell, Dr F Cardini

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