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We have 18 Disability Studies PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK
Disability Studies PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK
We have 18 Disability Studies PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK
PhD studentship - ‘Staying in business? The aftermath of acquired disability for the entrepreneur’.
Award Summary. The studentship will cover full PhD fees (home and international) for 3 years and, as such, are aimed at exceptional PhD candidates (we reserve the right to make no awards). Read more
Defying Disability in Victorian Jewish Manchester: The Diaries of David Isaacs and Social Marginality in a Minority Community
This project promises a unique window onto late nineteenth-century Jewish life in England, with implications for how disability has been and continues to be viewed within some minority communities. Read more
Investigating the physiological and biomechanical demands of wheelchair rugby game play: Implications for load monitoring (Ref: SSHES/TOB25)
Wheelchair rugby (WR) is a mixed gender Paralympic sport, characterised by intermittent sprint activity and a large aerobic contribution. Read more
Quantifying the physical and tactical demands of wheelchair tennis on different court surfaces (Ref: SSEHS/AFP25)
This project will seek to compare the physical and tactical demands of wheelchair tennis on different court surfaces (hard, clay and grass). Read more
Physical activity and sports participation of disabled children and young people – understanding current levels and time-trends, and how to tackle inequalities (Ref: SSEHS/SC25)
Existing survey data from the Activity Alliance’s 2020 “My Active Future. Including every child” report show that 30% of disabled 5-18 year old children take part in less than 30 minutes of sport and physical activity (PA) per day during term-time (vs. Read more
Postgraduate Research Opportunities in Sociology and Social Policy
About the School of Sociology and Social Policy. In the School of Sociology and Social Policy we are passionate about research that makes a difference in society on a local, national and global level. Read more
Residential home workforce development: the implementation of an online learning resource to support rehabilitation and reablement
The core purpose of adult care and support is to help people achieve the outcomes that matter in their life. With an ageing population, the requirement for specialist rehabilitation via physiotherapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT) in care homes is increasing. Read more
A mixed method study using Experience Based Co Design to explore the use of coercive practices in health settings when caring for young people with eating disorders.
Eating disorders, especially for patients with anorexia nervosa (AN) have the highest mortality rate of any mental health illness. Read more
Rethinking moral status in light of global health inequality
Applications are invited for a 3-year funded PhD studentship at Brighton and Sussex Medical School under the supervision of philosopher Dr Arianne Shahvisi, sociologist Dr Ulla McKnight, and postcolonial scholar Dr Heba Youssef. Read more
Co-sleeping in children with intellectual disability and their caregivers: a mixed-methods exploration of prevalence, profile and experiences (Aston University)
This is an opportunity to study a fully-funded PhD in both Australia and the UK, and to work with internationally recognised researchers in child health and neurodevelopment. The studentship includes a monthly stipend for the duration of the programme. Read more
Rupture and resilience in post-pandemic education: rebuilding and reframing positive experiences of learning through the home education of neurodivergent children
The Leverhulme PhD Programme for Interdisciplinary Resilience Studies is administered by the Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences. Read more
Department of Social Sciences (Advert Reference: RDF25/ADSS/SOCIALSCIENCES)
These studentships are extremely popular and very competitive. Read more
School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Sciences PhDs
Our research programmes offer you specialist knowledge in your chosen area of social science and an advanced level of skills. Working professionals may also be interested in the programmes we offer via our distance learning online courses. . Read more
Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND): Challenges, Support and Trends
About the Project. Project summary. This project explores the lived experiences of supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in the UK, focusing on the challenges faced by families, nursery owners, and stakeholders. Read more
Measuring the impact of Welsh universities sustainable travel plans
The implementation of sustainable transport plans by organisations and companies is one way to contribute to the climate targets set in Net Zero. Read more
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