Understanding the mechanisms driving the reduction of repetitive negative thought, Psychology – PhD (Funded)

College of Life and Environmental Sciences

This PhD is located within a wider project examining the mechanisms driving the reduction of repetitive negative thought via cognitive-behaviour therapy. Read more

Supervisor: Prof E Watkins

17 April 2025 PhD Research Project 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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Unravelling cognitive impairments in psychotic disorders through novel computational neuroimaging approaches

University of Bath

Department of Psychology

Cognitive impairments are among the earliest and most disabling symptoms of psychotic disorders like schizophrenia. However, lived experienced experts have highlighted that cognitive impairments are currently poorly understood, are rarely considered by treating clinicians, and are often resistant to existing treatments. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Walton, Dr P Shah, Dr WS Skylark

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

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Department of Psychology

Lancaster University

This programme presents the opportunity to join our international and interdisciplinary research community working within the fields of developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, neuroscience and neurocognition or social processes. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Social Sciences Research Programme

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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 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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Funded PhD- Inhibitory control development across infancy and toddlerhood in relation to executive function outcomes at 2½ years

University of Bristol

School of Psychological Science

Executive functions are a set of core cognitive abilities that we use in our everyday lives to adapt to change, solve problems and make good decisions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Holmboe, Dr E Dalmaijer

26 March 2025 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Funded PhD opportunities - ESRC South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership (SCDTP)

University of Portsmouth

Graduate School

Fund your social sciences research with an ESRC SCDTP bursary. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) PhD Research Programme

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PhD Studentships in Psychology

Goldsmiths, University of London

The Department of Psychology at Goldsmiths, University of London invites applications for funded PhD studentships. REF 2021 recognised the significant quality and impact of the Department’s research in society. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Arts Research Programme

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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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Investigating the Neurocognitive Mechanisms Underlying the Benefits of Classroom Exercise Breaks in School-Age Children

Coventry University

Centre for Physical Activity Sport and Exercise Sciences

Introduction. Classroom exercise breaks (CEB) are suggested to improve children’s executive function, attention and concentration in schools. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R M Martins

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

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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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The effects of fiction consumption on Theory-of-Mind in adults

University of Bradford

Faculty of Management, Law and Social Sciences

Research Group: Psychology

Evidence supports long-term benefits of frequent reading in older adults including increased longevity, and reduced risk of cognitive decline across all levels of education (Bavishi et al., 2016; Chang et al., 2021). Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Yong

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

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We have 39 Developmental Psychology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

Developmental Psychology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

We have 39 Developmental Psychology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

University of Liverpool

Swansea University

Understanding the mechanisms driving the reduction of repetitive negative thought, Psychology – PhD (Funded)

The Origins of Infant Word Learning

Unravelling cognitive impairments in psychotic disorders through novel computational neuroimaging approaches

Department of Psychology

Neurodivergence and mental health in children and young people

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

Funded PhD- Inhibitory control development across infancy and toddlerhood in relation to executive function outcomes at 2½ years

Funded PhD opportunities - ESRC South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership (SCDTP)

PhD Studentships in Psychology

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

Sleep in children with rare syndromes

Investigating the Neurocognitive Mechanisms Underlying the Benefits of Classroom Exercise Breaks in School-Age Children

Measuring cognitive outcomes in people with intellectual disability

The effects of fiction consumption on Theory-of-Mind in adults

We have 39 Developmental Psychology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

Developmental Psychology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

We have 39 Developmental Psychology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

University of Liverpool

Swansea University

Understanding the mechanisms driving the reduction of repetitive negative thought, Psychology – PhD (Funded)

The Origins of Infant Word Learning

Unravelling cognitive impairments in psychotic disorders through novel computational neuroimaging approaches

Department of Psychology

Neurodivergence and mental health in children and young people

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

Funded PhD- Inhibitory control development across infancy and toddlerhood in relation to executive function outcomes at 2½ years

Funded PhD opportunities - ESRC South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership (SCDTP)

PhD Studentships in Psychology

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

Sleep in children with rare syndromes

Investigating the Neurocognitive Mechanisms Underlying the Benefits of Classroom Exercise Breaks in School-Age Children

Measuring cognitive outcomes in people with intellectual disability

The effects of fiction consumption on Theory-of-Mind in adults

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