Investigating pathways through the healthcare system for children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions and externalising disorders

Research Group: Bath Mental Health Research Group

The University of Bath is inviting applications for the following funded PhD project commencing in September 2025. Overview of the Research. Read more

Supervisor: Prof G Fairchild

21 April 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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MRes - The impact of personalised FIFA player cards on exercise motivation and physical performance in youth football players: An exploratory gamification intervention (SAS0194)

Edinburgh Napier University

School of Applied Sciences

An exciting opportunity for a self-funded, part-time MRes project is available in the School of Applied Sciences, Edinburgh Napier University. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Dugdale, Prof R Martindale

31 May 2025 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) PhD scholarship in the School of Health and Social Care: ‘Development of a psychosocial wellbeing framework to support young people presenting with mental health symptoms pre referral to NHS/statutory services’ at Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield Hallam University

Health and Social Care Research

Applications are invited for a GTA PhD scholarship in Health and Social Care commencing 1st October, 2025. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Turner, Prof J Smith, Prof M.B.F. Hannigan

14 May 2025 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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The Origins of Infant Word Learning

Lancaster University

Department of Psychology

Project description. Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD studentship to study early word learning in the Department of Psychology, Lancaster University. Read more

Supervisors: Dr JL Lany, Prof GW Westermann

8 May 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Tackling child poverty locally: what are the benefits for family health and wellbeing and how can local actions be improved?

University of Glasgow

College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences

TO APPLY, PLEASE CLICK INSTITUTION WEBSITE. Growing up in poverty can profoundly affect children’s health and wellbeing. In Scotland, a range of actions are being taken to reduce child poverty and mitigate against its consequences for health and life chances. Read more

Supervisors: Dr AP Pearce, Dr GF Fergie

30 April 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Neurodivergence and mental health in children and young people

Queen Mary University of London

School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences

Supervisors. Dr Giorgia Michelini, Dr Margherita Malanchini and Dr Jessica Agnew-Blais. Studentship Funding. Name. SBBS Studentship. Read more

Supervisors: Dr GM Michelini, Dr M Malanchini, Dr J Agnew-Blais

13 April 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Sheffield Hallam University: SCYPHeR - Exploring the barriers, challenges and facilitators to supporting children’s active involvement in their care in neurodisability services

Sheffield Hallam University

Health and Social Care Research

This is an exciting opportunity to undertake research to understand the barriers, challenges and facilitators to support children’s active involvement in leading and making decisions about their care in neurodisability services. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Smith, Dr KH Hay, Ms SA Armitage, Dr J Thompson

28 May 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Neurocognitive status in adolescents and young adults with cancer and its impact on core outcomes

The University of Manchester

Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

This is an opportunity to study a fully-funded PhD in Manchester, UK, in oncology and cognitive function. The studentship includes UK fees and a monthly stipend for the duration of the programme. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M McCabe, Prof J Yorke, Dr L Robinson, Dr ST Taylor

15 June 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Sheffield Hallam University - SCYPHeR Scholarship in the Institute of Social Sciences: Understanding and measuring loneliness in children with cystic fibrosis and their carers

Sheffield Hallam University

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a complex, life-limiting condition that affects multiple organ systems and necessitates intensive, ongoing management. Read more

Supervisors: Dr AY Ypsilanti, Dr CC Carter, Dr SJ Jones, Dr J Thompson

31 March 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Evaluating post-disaster psychosocial community recovery

London School of Economics and Political Science

LSE Research Studentship Scheme

LSE ESRC Doctoral Training Partnership Collaborative Studentships are projects developed through partnerships between academic and non-academic organisations. Read more

Supervisor: Prof F Cornish

25 April 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Predictors of autism in children with genetic syndromes associated with intellectual disability

University of Surrey

School of Psychology

Applications are invited for a fully-funded (fees + stipend) PhD on autism in children with intellectual disability, to begin in October 2025. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Moss, Prof EF Farran, Dr K Ellis

31 March 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Sleep in children with rare syndromes

University of Birmingham

School of Psychology

Summary. Applications are invited for a fully-funded (fees + stipend) PhD in sleep and intellectual disability to begin in October 2025. Read more

Supervisors: Prof C. Richards, Prof A P Bagshaw, Dr R Devine

31 March 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Measuring cognitive outcomes in people with intellectual disability

University of Birmingham

School of Psychology

Summary. Applications are invited for one of three fully-funded (fees + stipend) PhDs to begin in October 2025 on a large scale research programme developing measures of cognition for children with intellectual disability associated with rare syndromes. Read more

Supervisors: Prof C. Richards, Dr R Devine, Dr H Crawford

31 March 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Examining Parent-Child Interactions in Performance Settings Using Conversation Analysis (Self-Funded PhD)

Oxford Brookes University

Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

There has been growing academic interest in the interactions which occur between parents and children in youth sport (see Dorsch et al., 2021). Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Thrower, Prof C H Harwood, Prof ES Stokoe, Dr MH Hamann

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

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PhDs in Psychology, Sociology and Politics

Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield Institute of Social Sciences

Sheffield Institute of Social Sciences. Our department works to address contemporary issues in areas like health and wellbeing, social policy and inequality, and international relations. Read more

Self-Funded PhD Students Only Social Sciences Research Programme

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We have 25 Child Psychology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

Child Psychology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

We have 25 Child Psychology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

University of Liverpool

University of Liverpool

Investigating pathways through the healthcare system for children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions and externalising disorders

MRes - The impact of personalised FIFA player cards on exercise motivation and physical performance in youth football players: An exploratory gamification intervention (SAS0194)

Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) PhD scholarship in the School of Health and Social Care: ‘Development of a psychosocial wellbeing framework to support young people presenting with mental health symptoms pre referral to NHS/statutory services’ at Sheffield Hallam University

The Origins of Infant Word Learning

Tackling child poverty locally: what are the benefits for family health and wellbeing and how can local actions be improved?

Neurodivergence and mental health in children and young people

Sheffield Hallam University: SCYPHeR - Exploring the barriers, challenges and facilitators to supporting children’s active involvement in their care in neurodisability services

Neurocognitive status in adolescents and young adults with cancer and its impact on core outcomes

Sheffield Hallam University - SCYPHeR Scholarship in the Institute of Social Sciences: Understanding and measuring loneliness in children with cystic fibrosis and their carers

Evaluating post-disaster psychosocial community recovery

Predictors of autism in children with genetic syndromes associated with intellectual disability

Sleep in children with rare syndromes

Measuring cognitive outcomes in people with intellectual disability

Examining Parent-Child Interactions in Performance Settings Using Conversation Analysis (Self-Funded PhD)

PhDs in Psychology, Sociology and Politics

We have 25 Child Psychology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

Child Psychology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

We have 25 Child Psychology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

University of Liverpool

University of Liverpool

Investigating pathways through the healthcare system for children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions and externalising disorders

MRes - The impact of personalised FIFA player cards on exercise motivation and physical performance in youth football players: An exploratory gamification intervention (SAS0194)

Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) PhD scholarship in the School of Health and Social Care: ‘Development of a psychosocial wellbeing framework to support young people presenting with mental health symptoms pre referral to NHS/statutory services’ at Sheffield Hallam University

The Origins of Infant Word Learning

Tackling child poverty locally: what are the benefits for family health and wellbeing and how can local actions be improved?

Neurodivergence and mental health in children and young people

Sheffield Hallam University: SCYPHeR - Exploring the barriers, challenges and facilitators to supporting children’s active involvement in their care in neurodisability services

Neurocognitive status in adolescents and young adults with cancer and its impact on core outcomes

Sheffield Hallam University - SCYPHeR Scholarship in the Institute of Social Sciences: Understanding and measuring loneliness in children with cystic fibrosis and their carers

Evaluating post-disaster psychosocial community recovery

Predictors of autism in children with genetic syndromes associated with intellectual disability

Sleep in children with rare syndromes

Measuring cognitive outcomes in people with intellectual disability

Examining Parent-Child Interactions in Performance Settings Using Conversation Analysis (Self-Funded PhD)

PhDs in Psychology, Sociology and Politics

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