University of Birmingham, School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences PhD Projects, Programs & Scholarships

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

With a diverse pupil population, inclusive education has become an important aspect of educational policies internationally (UNESCO, 2017).

Being a good sportsman: Consequences of prosocial and antisocial sport behaviour

University of Birmingham
School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences

Dr M Kavussanu, Prof C Ring

Applications accepted all year round

Funding Type

PhD Type

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

This project can be offered either on a full-time or a part-time basis. Please email the prospective supervisor for more details.

Digital Technologies and teacher/coach continuous professional development (CPD) in physical activity education

University of Birmingham
School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences

Dr V Goodyear

Applications accepted all year round

Funding Type

PhD Type

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

Through social media, and advances to virtual and augmented reality, digital technologies have evolved into interactive spaces where people connect, collaborate, and share information with the communities they create and participate in.

Effect of practice structure on skill learning, retention and transfer in sport

University of Birmingham
School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences

Dr M W Bridge

Applications accepted all year round

Funding Type

PhD Type

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

This project can be offered either on a full-time or a part-time basis. Please email the prospective supervisor for more details.

Institutional culture and professional development in sport

University of Birmingham
School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences

Dr M Griffiths

Applications accepted all year round

Funding Type

PhD Type

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

This project can be offered either on a full-time or a part-time basis. Please email the prospective supervisor for more details.

Neural mechanisms underlying pain interference with motor learning in the human spinal cord

University of Birmingham
School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences

Prof D Falla, Dr A Khatibi

Application Deadline: 30 November 2019

Funding Type

PhD Type

Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

This project has funding attached for UK and EU students, though the amount may depend on your nationality. Non-EU students may still be able to apply for the project provided they can find separate funding. You should check the project and department details for more information.

The project involves simultaneous imaging of the brain and spinal cord using Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Humans. The successful applicant will conduct a project evaluating changes in the connectivity between the brain and the spinal cord following the acquisition of new motor skills during the experience of pain.

Peer led storytelling intervention for individuals with cancer

University of Birmingham
School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences

Dr A Soundy

Applications accepted all year round

Funding Type

PhD Type

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

The most recent developments in my research is the establishment and benefits of story telling for people with cancer. We have developed an intervention training package for health care professionals that needs testing.

Personalised rehabilitation for musculoskeletal and spinal pain

University of Birmingham
School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences

Dr A Rushton, Prof D Falla, Dr N Heneghan

Applications accepted all year round

Funding Type

PhD Type

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

Our PhD students are an active part of our Centre of Precision Rehabilitation for Spinal Pain (CPR Spine). CPR Spine was established at the University of Birmingham in 2016 following a ~£1M investment awarded to Professor Falla and Dr Rushton.

Psychological, Physiological, and Behavioural Responses to Stress

University of Birmingham
School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences

Dr S Williams

Applications accepted all year round

Funding Type

PhD Type

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

By its very nature, sport and physical activity can be very stressful. How an individual responds to these demands, and whether they appraise this stress as challenging or threatening can influence whether they excel or fall to pieces in such situations.

Psychosocial factors influencing use of performance enhancing drugs in sport and exercise

University of Birmingham
School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences

Dr I D Boardley

Applications accepted all year round

Funding Type

PhD Type

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

This project can be offered either on a full-time or a part-time basis. Please email the prospective supervisor for more details.