early childhood PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

Graduate Training Assistant (GTA) PHD scholarship, Sheffield Hallam University: Validation and utility of wearable sensors to assess locomotion in early childhood.

Sheffield Hallam University Sport and Physical Activity Research Centre

Applications are invited for Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) PhD scholarships in Sport and Physical Activity, Sheffield Hallam University, commencing 1st October 2024. . Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Penitente

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

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The development of prospective memory during early childhood

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 Ruth Ford. Theme. Development Psychology. Summary of the research project. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Ford

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

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Language development in early childhood: Precursors of the transition to literacy

University of Dundee School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law

Early language skills are known to contribute to later reading acquisition. This project will examine how variation in early language affects the transition to literacy among children developing typically or atypically due to factors such as neurodiversity or socio-economic status. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Duncan

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

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Language development in early childhood: Exploring the quality of interactions with adults and peers

University of Dundee School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law

A connection between a child’s early language development and the learning environment is well established. What is less clear is how specific environments and experiences affect the linguistic skills of young children with resulting effects on their later conceptual understanding and language use. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Duncan

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

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Collective problem-solving and rationality in early childhood

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Reasoning has traditionally been viewed as an individual skill. However, recent accounts emphasize its social dimension (Mercier & Sperber, 2011) suggesting that collectives can make inferences to maximize the outcomes for both the individual and the collective (Tomasello, 2019). Read more

Supervisors: Dr B.K Koymen, Dr B.LP Lopez-Perez, Dr K Jensen, Dr B.K Kandemirci

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

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School of Education and Communities (EDUCOM) Research Excellence PhD Studentships

University of East London

The University of East London (UEL) invites applications from highly qualified and motivated students for 3 Excellence PhD Studentships starting in September 2024. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Social Sciences Research Programme

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PhD programmes in Education

Mary Immaculate College, Limerick

Mary Immaculate College (MIC) offers a diverse suite of postgraduate programmes in Education to masters and doctoral level. Be part of an innovative and creative learning environment with student supports, graduate skills training and a range of financial supports. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Social Sciences Research Programme

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Stress and health: Lifespan stress and cardio-metabolic disease risk pathways through cardiovascular stress reactivity

University of Stirling Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport

Research Group: SPARKLE - Stirling Physical Activity Research, Knowledge & Learning Exchange

There are large physiological variations in how individuals respond to stressful stimuli which have important health and behavioural implications (Carroll… Read more

Supervisor: Prof AC Whittaker

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

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The effect of early-life stress on cardiac function in later life

University of Dundee School of Medicine

Stressful experiences in early childhood can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in later life. How early-life stress (ELS) influences susceptibility to CVD onset remains largely unknown. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Fraser, Dr C Murdoch, Prof T Hales

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

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Predicting Early Development in Moderate to Late Preterm Babies

University of Auckland Liggins Institute

Over 80% of preterm babies are born between 32 and 36 weeks gestation. Read more

Supervisor: Prof J Harding

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

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Self-funded MScR- Early executive function development

University of Bristol School of Psychological Science

Dr Holmboe’s research focuses on the development of executive functions during infancy and early childhood. Executive functions (EFs) are a set of cognitive abilities that allow us to guide our behaviour and make adaptive decisions in everyday life. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Holmboe

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

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Self- funded PhD- Early executive function development

University of Bristol School of Psychological Science

Dr Holmboe’s research focuses on the development of executive functions during infancy and early childhood. Executive functions (EFs) are a set of cognitive abilities that allow us to guide our behaviour and make adaptive decisions in everyday life. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Holmboe

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

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Individual differences in early executive functions

University of Sheffield Department of Psychology

Executive functions are the set of high-level goal-directed thinking skills that develop rapidly during early childhood. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Blakey, Dr D Carroll

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

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Harms to children and young people in the UK due to health service delays in management of eye/vision conditions.

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

Childhood visual impairment is uncommon in industrialised countries, with the all-cause prevalence in the UK of 2 per 1000 and a cumulative incidence (‘life time risk by age 16 years’) of 5.9 (5.3-6.5) per 10000 (1). Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Rahi, Dr A Solebo

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

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What Drives Social Pedagogy?

University of Worcester Research School

A PhD student can focus upon one of the following topics. Social pedagogy as a solution to the current education crisis. An exploration of the value that pedagogical approaches can offer HE. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Solvason

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

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We have 41 early childhood PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

early childhood PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

We have 41 early childhood PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

Graduate Training Assistant (GTA) PHD scholarship, Sheffield Hallam University: Validation and utility of wearable sensors to assess locomotion in early childhood.

The development of prospective memory during early childhood

Language development in early childhood: Precursors of the transition to literacy

Language development in early childhood: Exploring the quality of interactions with adults and peers

Collective problem-solving and rationality in early childhood

School of Education and Communities (EDUCOM) Research Excellence PhD Studentships

PhD programmes in Education

Stress and health: Lifespan stress and cardio-metabolic disease risk pathways through cardiovascular stress reactivity

The effect of early-life stress on cardiac function in later life

Predicting Early Development in Moderate to Late Preterm Babies

Self-funded MScR- Early executive function development

Self- funded PhD- Early executive function development

Individual differences in early executive functions

Harms to children and young people in the UK due to health service delays in management of eye/vision conditions.

What Drives Social Pedagogy?

We have 41 early childhood PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

early childhood PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

We have 41 early childhood PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

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