literacy PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

We have 37 literacy PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

The influence of individual differences in brain rhythms on language and music competency

University of Dundee School of Social Sciences

The PhD project will aim to answer the question why some individuals have better speech comprehension skills or are more musical than others. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A. Keitel

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

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Understanding multilingualism: Cognitive, linguistic or social aspects of coordinating knowledge about multiple languages

University of Dundee School of Social Sciences

PLEASE NOTE. This project is for self-funded or externally sponsored students only. We invite applications from strong and motivated candidates to our highly interdisciplinary PhD project on language processing in multilingual contexts. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Y Kamide, Dr L Duncan

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

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PhD in Business and Law at the University of Brighton

University of Brighton

For some time now, the university’s School of Business and Law’s mission and vision has been to advance, support and shape responsible enterprise for a fairer society through education, research, collaboration and thought leadership, to prepare learners for practice and to promote inclusive practices that respect diversity. Read more

Self-Funded PhD Students Only PhD Research Programme

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Development of Novel Miniaturized Device Technologies for Point-of-Need Diagnostics

University of Birmingham School of Chemical Engineering

A PhD Studentship is available for a suitably qualified candidate to conduct research leading to the award of a PhD degree in the fields of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P Goldberg Oppenheimer

9 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Development of Novel Miniaturized Device Technologies for Point-of-Need Diagnostics

University of Birmingham School of Biomedical Sciences

A PhD Studentship is available for a suitably qualified candidate to conduct research leading to the award of a PhD degree in the fields of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P Goldberg Oppenheimer

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

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Playful engagement with Politics in the time of misinformation

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Background. Education and knowledge have long been considered core factors in explaining why individuals engage in political and civic activities (Galston, W.A., 2001, Ashley, Maksl and Craft, 2017). Read more

Supervisors: Dr HW Wagner, Dr DD Darzentas

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

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A new model for information literacies of community representatives

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Direct participation has been an important threat in democracy for some decades now. However, the ideals of widespread individual participation are often in reality under threat of hijacking by a minority of self-efficacious individuals. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Cruickshank, Dr BR Ryan

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

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Understanding Barriers and Facilitators to Technology Adoption Among Older Adults: A Mixed-Methods Approach

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

To explore and understand the multi-dimensional factors that either impede or facilitate the use of new technology among older adults, and to develop guidelines or interventions that can enhance their technological literacy and adoption rates. . Read more

Supervisor: Dr WD Demeke

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

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Design for early detection of symptoms of anxiety and depression in university students

Brunel University London Design

Anxiety, depression, and psychological distress can have a severe impact on university student quality of life and academic performance, and recent studies have highlighted the role that the COVID-19 pandemic has played in exacerbating symptoms. Read more

Supervisor: Dr F Colecchia

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

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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

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

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The School of Education Doctoral Opportunities as part of the Faculty of Social Sciences

University of Sheffield Faculty of Social Sciences

The University is rated in the top 100 by the QS World University Rankings, priding itself on research-led critical thinking that aims to make an impact in the world. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (European/UK Students Only) Social Sciences Research Programme

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Narrative Illustration and Performance

Nottingham Trent University School of Art and Design

The proposed project will investigate the intersections between illustration and performance across media, including, but not limited to. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Adlam, Dr S McConnell

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

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PhDs in Education

Sheffield Hallam University Sheffield Institute of Education

Our research aims to improve policy and practice in education locally, regionally and internationally. We invite applications for research study in any of our research strengths: . Read more

Self-Funded PhD Students Only Social Sciences Research Programme

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Sustainable products & processes - help industry ditch the plastic and toxic chemicals

Brunel University London Environmental Science

Material and energy used for making products can have significant adverse environmental, health and safety and or socioeconomic impacts. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Troisi

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

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Disruptive Digital Experiences

Brunel University London Design

Digital experiences deliberately go beyond simply communicating information - they seek to strongly engage, involve, and emotionally affect the user using digital means. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Agius, Dr D Daylamani-Zad

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

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We have 37 literacy PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

literacy PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

We have 37 literacy PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

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