PhD Projects, Programs & Scholarships in Stirling

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

Fully-funded PhD studentship at the University of Stirling and Historic England under the AHRC’s Collaborative Doctoral Scheme.

Genome-wide identification and analysis of signatures of selection in Pacific oyster

University of Stirling
Institute of Aquaculture

Dr A Gutierrez, Dr S Carboni

Application Deadline: 16 June 2020

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.

Aquaculture has become a fast-growing industry called to play a crucial role in future food production.

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

University of Stirling
Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport

Prof AC Whittaker, Dr P Coffee

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.

An exciting opportunity for a full-time PhD period of study is available in the Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport, University of Stirling.

Development of a diabetes prevention intervention using a blood glucose meter

University of Stirling
Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport

Assoc Prof J Evans, Dr C Eades

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.

Type 2 diabetes is a global epidemic, but lifestyle changes relating to diet and physical activity can delay or prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes among high risk individuals, such as people with impaired glucose regulation (IGR) (those with high blood glucose levels, but not high enough to be diagnosed with diabetes).

Effectiveness of novel workplace-based exercise interventions for improving general health and well-being

University of Stirling
Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport

Dr N Vollaard, Dr G Ryde

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.

Public health guidelines recommend that people should take part in at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week to improve health.

Promoting self-management and developing resilience to protect and promote nurses’ physical and mental health and wellbeing.

University of Stirling
Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport

Dr Louise Hoyle, Dr Carol Bugge

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.

Nurses make up the largest part of the NHS Scotland workforce (43%) and nearly 50% of the global health workforce. Yet, nurses suffer more than average from health problems due to the physical and mental stress of their jobs.

Life after serving my country: Development, Implementation and Evaluation of a Psychosocial Intervention for Retired Athletes and Military Service People with Addictive Behaviours

University of Stirling
Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport

Dr HJ Hong, Dr P Coffee, Dr N Fitzgerald

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.

Depression, anxiety, and alcohol and substance abuse are all common problems for retired athletes.