Sociology (human) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 29 Sociology (human) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Geographies of youth, cities and precarious livelihoods

University of Reading School of Archaeology, Geography and Environmental Science

Enquiries and application invited for a PhD project on the geographies of youth, cities and precarious livelihoods. Project to encompass one or more of the following themes. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Salvidge

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

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No Recourse to Public Funds and food insecurity in the United Kingdom: Lived experience and human rights perspectives

Aberdeen University School of Social Sciences

The University of Aberdeen is an internationally recognised centre for excellence for research addressing the global challenges of energy transition, environment and biodiversity, social inclusion and cultural diversity, health, nutrition and wellbeing, and data and artificial intelligence. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Parrish, Dr V Bhatt, Prof J Macdiarmid

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

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Cultural and Indigenous rights surrounding mass graves

Bournemouth University Faculty of Media & Communication

The recent discovery of suspected mass graves at Canadian residential schools designed to systematically assimilate Indigenous children, thereby destroying cultures, languages and possible ties with the land, indicates the issue is both pressing and current. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Melanie Klinkner

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

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Improving access to work for people with Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases

University of Salford School of Health and Society

Over recent years, the Centre for Human Movement and Rehabilitation (CHMR) has received extensive investment allowing us to develop world-class research facilities for PhD study. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Prior

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

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Embedding behavioural science insights into Early Intervention and Prevention across service areas (adult social care, children and families and housing), to explore ways of supporting citizens before they present to the council during crisis

University of Birmingham School of Social Policy

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 Birmingham City Council to start in October 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Prof C Needham, Dr J Pykett

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

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Ph.D. Positions in Social Norms

Royal Holloway, University of London Department of Economics

Applications are invited for four 4-year PhD studentships in the Department of Economics at Royal Holloway, University of London. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Levine, Prof M Mandler, Prof F Feri, Prof M Richter

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

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Beyond Eurocentrism: Global migration and mobility in times of crises

Edinburgh Napier University School of Applied Sciences

This project will explore migration-related phenomena from a comparative and global perspective. It aims to contribute novel and original knowledge and understanding that challenge and go beyond the inherent Eurocentrism in migration studies. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Guma, Dr J Ran

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

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Research Excellence PhD Studentships

University of East London

The University of East London (UEL) invites applications from highly qualified and motivated students for 2 Research Excellence PhD Studentships starting in September 2024. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) PhD Research Programme

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PhD Studentship-Marine Ecology–Quantifying changes in marine ecosystem services in a changing climate.

Newcastle University School of Natural and Environmental Sciences

Award summary. 100% home fees covered and a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £18,994 (2023/24 UKRI rate) for three years. Read more

Supervisor: Dr FS Stephenson

20 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Recovering resources from wastewater: Supporting End-of-Waste strategies

Glasgow Caledonian University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

REFERENCE NUMBER. Please refer to SCEBE-24-Henderson in your application. BACKGROUND. Investment in the circular economy has grown rapidly in the past decade as governments and industry recognise the importance of recycling resources to ensure planetary health (Kirchherr et al., 2017). Read more

Supervisors: Dr F Henderson, Dr A Escudero

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

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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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"Please take us seriously!": examining the help and support needs of male victims of domestic abuse

University of Worcester Research School

This study stems from a previous evaluation in 2022 of a domestic violence helpline facilitated by West Mercia Women’s Aid, which raised further research questions in understanding what services work more effectively for male victims while also highlighting the barriers to accessing support. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C McLoone-Richards

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

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UCL SECReT: The International Training Centre for Security and Crime Research Degrees

University College London UCL SECReT

UCL's Security Science Doctoral Research Training Centre (UCL SECReT) was founded in 2009 with support from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (ESRC) and an array of public and private sector organisations working in crime reduction security and law enforcement. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

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Developing AI-driven Survey Technology for Collecting Patient-Reported Outcome Measures

University of Surrey School of Health Sciences

High-quality clinical care and research relies on patients sharing their feelings, experiences, and symptoms. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Jin, Dr J Harris, Prof E Ream

1 July 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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PhD Opportunities in the Social Sciences at Sheffield Hallam University for UK Black, Asian & Ethnic Minority Scholars

Sheffield Hallam University Department of Psychology, Sociology & Politics

Applications are invited from UK Black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates for a Race Equity Scholarship in the Social and Economic Research Institute… Read more

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

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We have 29 Sociology (human) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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