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We have 77 Sport & Exercise Science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

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Sport & Exercise Science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

We have 77 Sport & Exercise Science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

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Machine Learning for Wearables in Sport - Advanced Hydration Research

Supervisory Team. Dr. Kate Farrahi, Prof. Steve Beeby and Dr. Roeland Mingels. We are looking for a skilled data scientist with strong skills in machine learning / AI and statistical modelling to join the machine learning team of Dr. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr K Farrahi
 2 May 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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Enhancing the Dissemination, Implementation, and Sustainability of Physical Literacy into Policy and Practice

Physical literacy is a vital component for lifelong physical activity, yet its implementation in policy and practice varies significantly across countries. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr L Foweather, Prof L Boddy, Dr E L Ashworth, Dr S Taylor
 6 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Exploring Socioecological Factors Shaping Physical Activity in Neurodivergent Young People: What are the Key Influences for Lasting Impact?

Neurodivergent young people, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder, are generally less active than their neurotypical peers. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Taylor, Dr L Foweather, Prof L Boddy, Dr D Moore, Dr L Porcellato
 30 March 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Biomarkers Associated with motor Neurone Disease and Dementia development after concussion in Females and Males: BANDD.

Highlights. This will be an exciting opportunity to explore the differences between male and female brains responses to trauma in sport. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr L McBride
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Sheffield Hallam University joint PhD programme with La Trobe University - Advancing player safety and performance in youth football: Exploring the impact mechanics and biomechanical interactions of footballs across different sizes and designs.

Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD scholarship to join the Sports Engineering Research Group at Sheffield Hallam University, in collaboration with the La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre (LASEM) at La Trobe University. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Mills, Dr J Hart, Dr A Mosler, Dr B Mentiplay
 28 May 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Sheffield Hallam University joint PhD programme with La Trobe University - The dream-team: investigating the influence of sleep restriction on the health, wellbeing, and performance of team-sport athletes.

Sheffield Hallam University is offering the scholarship below to study on the joint PhD programme with La Trobe University, Australia, to start 1 October 2025 (1 February 2026 start may be possible). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Rogerson, Dr A Ruddock, Assoc Prof M Driller, Dr L James
 28 May 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD studentship in Cognitive Computational Neuroscience

Applications are invited for a 3.5-year funded PhD studentship in human cognitive computational neuroscience, in the Motivation and Social Neuroscience lab (https://www.msn-lab.com) led by Prof. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Apps, Dr S Lugtmeijer
 23 March 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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125th Anniversary Scholarships for Black British Researchers - Examining the impact of physical activity and sedentary behaviour on the clinical health of people with Lupus.

This PhD programme will examine how physical exercise and sedentary behaviour impacts the clinical presentation and underlying immune profile of people with systemic lupus erythematous (SLE). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Wadley, Dr J R Reynolds
 30 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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125th Anniversary Scholarships for Black British Researchers - EmpowerHer: A Toolkit to Support Wellbeing in Women from Ethnic Minority Urban Communities

Stress and poor mental health and wellbeing are prevalent throughout ethnic minority and disadvantaged urban communities in the UK. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Williams, Dr JJCS Veldhuijzen van Zanten
 30 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Sports Science PhD Scholarship

Eligibility details. ·      Applications will be considered based on the quality of the research proposal and its alignment with one of the research themes outlined below. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Humanities Research Programme
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Psychology PhD Scholarship

Eligibility details. ·      Applications will be considered based on the quality of the research proposal and its alignment with the research project below. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Humanities Research Programme
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Student-led proposals on Health and Wellbeing: systems-informed and/or community-based approaches to improving health & wellbeing

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fully funded, interdisciplinary PhD studentship opportunity supported by the University of Stirling’s Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof AC Whittaker
 24 March 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Systems and approaches for managing the availability of unhealthy commodities in communities in the UK

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fully funded, inter-disciplinary PhD studentship supported by Stirling’s world-renowned Institute for Social Marketing & Health and Division of Health Sciences. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr RO O'Donnell
 24 March 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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To develop environmental approaches to improving health in community sports clubs.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fully funded, inter-disciplinary PhD studentship supported by Stirling’s world-renowned Institute for Social Marketing & Health and Division of Sport. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr RP Purves
 24 March 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Investigating Dietary Approaches to Improve Muscle Health

The maintenance of good muscles health provides a key aspect of general health. Reduced muscle health is associated with both ageing and a range of diseases. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof R S B Williams, Dr AB Malerba
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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