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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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"Of Course, I know what domestic abuse is!”: Legal professionals and their understandings of Domestic Abuse

Edinburgh Napier University The Business School

Scotland has been engaged in an ambitious strategy to tackle domestic abuse. There have been some significant developments. Read more

Supervisor: Prof R Whitecross

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

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Development of a novel automatised platform for drug discovery in relevant human tissue models

University College London UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health

A 4-year funded PhD studentship is available in the UCL GOS Institute of Child Health “Developmental Biology and Cancer” department. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Stoyanov, Prof P De Coppi, Dr GGG Giobbe

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Platforms and Political Economy of Digital Childhood

Deakin University Faculty of Arts and Education

Deakin University – School of Education - Research for Educational Impact (REDI). We are currently seeking expressions of interest to undertake research at the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child, based at the Centre’s Deakin University node. Read more

Supervisor: Prof J Sefton-Green

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

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Digital Play

Deakin University Faculty of Arts and Education

Deakin University – School of Education - Research for Educational Impact (REDI). We are currently seeking expressions of interest to undertake research at the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child, based at the Centre’s Deakin University node. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Sefton-Green, Prof LP Paatsch

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Data and datafication and digital childhood

Deakin University Faculty of Arts and Education

Deakin University – School of Education - Research for Educational Impact (REDI). We are currently seeking expressions of interest to undertake research at the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child, based at the Centre’s Deakin University node. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Sefton-Green, Dr LP Pangrazio

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Data science and child health inequalities

University of Liverpool Faculty of Health and Life Science

We are excited to share this application for a 4-year PhD studentship based in the Division of Child Health, University of Liverpool, in conjunction with Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, Liverpool, and Imperial College London. Read more

Supervisors: Prof DH Hawcutt, Prof IS Sinha

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

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Health outcomes of children with rare or complex conditions and their families: a longitudinal cohort study using linked primary and secondary healthcare data in England

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust GOSH BRC Applied Child Health Informatics Theme (Non-Clinical) PhD Studentships

Rare or complex conditions (RCCs), such as major congenital anomalies or inherited conditions that are screened for in newborns, have serious health, functional and social consequences for affected individuals. Read more

Supervisors: Dr AZ Zylbersztejn, Dr J Tan, Prof MCB Cortina Borja

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

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“Getting On With It!”: Ensuring Safe and Compassionate Supervision and Thinking Spaces for Practitioners in Child Protection Practice

University of Worcester Research School

The research should consider the importance of facilitating a safe and compassionate culture of supervision and reflective practice within professional contexts of child protection practice. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C McLoone-Richards

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Anesthesia-on-chip: Modelling the impact of fetal anesthesia on neural development

University College London UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health

A 3-year PhD Studentship on stem cell models of anaesthesia, funded by the NC3Rs, is available within the UCL GOS Institute of Child Health. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Galea

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

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PhD in the area of Child and Family Law Policy

Edinburgh Napier University The Business School

We invite applications and proposals for a PhD in the area of Child and Family Law and Policy, addressing one or more of the following themes. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Clucas

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

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

Aston University College of Health and Life Sciences

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)

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Understanding the long-term effects of breastfeeding and lactation on maternal and child health

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Rationale. Breastfeeding is the biological norm and sustainable. It is also potentially life-saving, particularly for premature babies and those without access to clean water. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Zuccolo, Dr C Borges, Dr R Freathy

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PhD Studentship in quantitative genetics of neurodevelopment

University of Surrey School of Psychology

The student will have the opportunity to work on a project analysing data from large-scale longitudinal and developmental cohorts with a focus on infant and child phenotypes. Read more

Supervisors: Prof AR Ronald, Prof M Pluess

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

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Quantifying prognosis in the current era of antiretroviral therapy among persons with HIV in Europe and North America across different HIV acquisition route groups

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

In Europe and North America, prognosis for persons with HIV (PWHIV) has improved since the introduction of combined antiretroviral in 1996[1]. Read more

Supervisor: Dr SI Ingle

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Investigating the genetic architecture of orofacial cleft: A genome-wide association study using trio data and an investigation of parent of origin and mother-children interaction effects.

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Rationale. Orofacial clefts (OFCs) are the most prevalent craniofacial congenital disabilities globally, occurring at a frequency of 1 out of 700 newborns. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Lewis, Dr E Stergiakouli, Prof H Cordell

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PHD POSITION IN STATISTICAL GENOMICS/GENETIC EPIDEMIOLOGY

Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics Language & Genetics

The Max Planck Institute (MPI) for Psycholinguistics, Nijmegen, the Netherlands, is offering a PhD position in Statistical Genomics/Genetic Epidemiology within the population genetics of human communication group, led by Dr Beate St Pourcain and embedded within the Language & Genetics Department at the MPI. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B St Pourcain

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

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Understanding risk and resilience factors for mental health and neurodiversity with BERRI in children and adolescents

University of Birmingham School of Computer Science

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 BERRI to start in October 2024. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Tino

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

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PhD candidate - Origin of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders in Childhood (f/m/x)

Helmholtz Zentrum Munich Helmholtz Institute for Metabolic, Obesity and Vascular Research (HI-MAG)

We are Helmholtz Munich. In a rapidly changing world, we discover breakthrough solutions for better health. Our research is focused within the areas of metabolic health/diabetes, environmental health, molecular targets and therapies, cell programming and repair, bioengineering, and computational health. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Körner

22 March 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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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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Developing a guideline for predictive genetic testing in motor neuron disease (MND)

University of Sheffield School of Medicine and Population Health

Motor neuron disease (MND) is an incurable neurological condition which causes weakness, swallowing difficulties and shortness of breath. In some people… Read more

Supervisor: Dr A McNeill

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Bilingualism and multilingualism in young children: Exploring the impact on learning, literacy and communication

University of Dundee School of Social Sciences

Early development in a bilingual or multilingual context presents both opportunities and challenges for a young child. Much of the research on this issue adopts a general perspective on multilingual learners but this project aims to examine issues specific to the particular languages that the child is learning. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Duncan

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

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Gender and Citizenship

University of Reading School of Law

In recent years there have been many important legal changes intended to enable everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, or other intersectionality factor to have equal access to full citizenship. Read more

Supervisor: Dr F R Hamilton

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Inflammatory Arthritis in Childhood: Impact, Outcomes and Safety of Treatment

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis is the most common inflammatory arthritis of childhood. Although less common than arthritis in adults, a diagnosis of arthritis in a child can have lasting impacts on that child and their families through their entire lifespan. Read more

Supervisors: Prof K Hyrich, Dr L Kearsley-Fleet

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The Experiences of Being an Adoptive Parent in the UK

University of Bradford Faculty of Management, Law and Social Sciences

Research Group: Psychology

Most adopted children have experienced neglect, trauma, or disruption to early caregiving, all of which can result in elevated levels of mental health difficulties and additional needs (Hornfeck et al, 2019). Read more

Supervisor: Dr GW Waters

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Bioengineering a dynamic culture platform to improve the maturity of iPSC-derived muscle organoids

Murdoch Childrens Research Institute Stem Cell Biology

About the project. Heart disease is a critical health burden and leading cause of mortality worldwide. To understand disease mechanisms and develop future treatments for heart disease, we have developed a human cardiac organoid platform derived from pluripotent stem cells. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Voges, Assoc Prof RM Mills

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Establishing the feasibility of serial optical coherence tomography-otoscopy and microbiological testing in children with suspected acute otitis media in primary care: systematic review and prospective cohort study

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Supervisors. Professor Alastair Hay (lead), Dr Ashley Hammond,. Rationale. Acute otitis media (AOM) is a common, painful condition of childhood, often treated inappropriately with antibiotics. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Hay, Dr AH Hammond

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Investigating causal effects of neurodevelopmental and mental health problems in childhood on adult physical health

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Rationale. Neurodevelopmental and mental health problems in childhood have been linked to adverse physical health outcomes in both childhood and adult life. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Stergiakouli, Dr L Howe, Dr RB Blakey, Ms CD Dardani

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Children’s cognitive development: how is it affected by traffic-related air pollution in and around schools?

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

There is evidence that air pollution can have a negative impact on children’s cognitive development (Gartland et al., 2022). Read more

Supervisors: Dr NG Gartland, Prof M van Tongeren, Dr T Bannan, Dr AH Hood

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(MRC DTP CASE) Determination of the role of viruses in the microbiome of biofilms formed in the ear of patients with otitis media

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Otitis media (OM) is a very common infection of the middle ear characterised by redness, swelling and build-up of fluid behind the eardrum. Read more

Supervisors: Prof P Vallely, Prof P Klapper, Prof S Lovell, Mrs JN Nichani

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

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We have 62 child PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

child PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 62 child PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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

"Of Course, I know what domestic abuse is!”: Legal professionals and their understandings of Domestic Abuse

Development of a novel automatised platform for drug discovery in relevant human tissue models

Platforms and Political Economy of Digital Childhood

Digital Play

Data and datafication and digital childhood

Data science and child health inequalities

Health outcomes of children with rare or complex conditions and their families: a longitudinal cohort study using linked primary and secondary healthcare data in England

“Getting On With It!”: Ensuring Safe and Compassionate Supervision and Thinking Spaces for Practitioners in Child Protection Practice

Anesthesia-on-chip: Modelling the impact of fetal anesthesia on neural development

PhD in the area of Child and Family Law Policy

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

Understanding the long-term effects of breastfeeding and lactation on maternal and child health

PhD Studentship in quantitative genetics of neurodevelopment

Quantifying prognosis in the current era of antiretroviral therapy among persons with HIV in Europe and North America across different HIV acquisition route groups

Investigating the genetic architecture of orofacial cleft: A genome-wide association study using trio data and an investigation of parent of origin and mother-children interaction effects.

PHD POSITION IN STATISTICAL GENOMICS/GENETIC EPIDEMIOLOGY

Understanding risk and resilience factors for mental health and neurodiversity with BERRI in children and adolescents

PhD candidate - Origin of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders in Childhood (f/m/x)

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

Developing a guideline for predictive genetic testing in motor neuron disease (MND)

Bilingualism and multilingualism in young children: Exploring the impact on learning, literacy and communication

Gender and Citizenship

Inflammatory Arthritis in Childhood: Impact, Outcomes and Safety of Treatment

The Experiences of Being an Adoptive Parent in the UK

Bioengineering a dynamic culture platform to improve the maturity of iPSC-derived muscle organoids

Establishing the feasibility of serial optical coherence tomography-otoscopy and microbiological testing in children with suspected acute otitis media in primary care: systematic review and prospective cohort study

Investigating causal effects of neurodevelopmental and mental health problems in childhood on adult physical health

Children’s cognitive development: how is it affected by traffic-related air pollution in and around schools?

(MRC DTP CASE) Determination of the role of viruses in the microbiome of biofilms formed in the ear of patients with otitis media

We have 62 child PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

child PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 62 child PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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