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autism PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 23 autism PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Cognitive neuroscience of attention control in autism and ADHD

University of Birmingham
School of Psychology
Attention control is a fundamental cognitive function that allows us to interact with our environment effectively. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Mevorach
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Cognitive training in ADHD and autism – from academic attainment to improved mental health

University of Birmingham
School of Psychology
Attention and executive functions are fundamental cognitive functions that enable us to interact effectively with our environment in achieving our behavioural goals. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Mevorach
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Processing of facial expressions of emotion in autism

University of Reading
School of Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences
Facial expressions of emotion are an important means of communication. In social interactions, we monitor the expression of our conversation partner and automatically extract emotional information from their face. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T Wingenbach
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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[School of Engineering PhD Scholarships] Clinical AI for Identifying Fine-Grained Facial, Vocal and Eye Cues to Support Autism Care

The University of Manchester
Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Human behaviour and emotional states are complex and can change subtly over time. Facial expressions, voice, eye movements and other behavioural cues can provide valuable information about how a person is feeling and interacting with the world around them. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Wijekoon, Prof HY Yin
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Music and language processing in autism and amusia

University of Reading
School of Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences
Music and language are fundamental traits of human existence. They both rely on complex sound sequences to convey meaning. It has been hotly debated whether the two are processed through distinct cognitive modules or using shared mechanisms. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr F Liu
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Examining the relationship between autism and ADHD

University of Sheffield
School of Psychology
Although considered as separate disorders in major diagnostic manuals where disorders are characterised categorically, the co-morbidity rate between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and ADHD is 50-70%. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof P Overton
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Understanding the contribution of SHANK3 LLPS in autism and cancer

The University of Manchester
Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine
  Research Group: Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine
In this exciting research project, you will investigate SHANK3, a key protein that facilitates communication and adaptation in brain cells. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr TZ Zacharchenko, Dr IB Barsukov, Prof S Kimber
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Understanding cellular mechanisms underlying autism and ADHD-linked Neurofibromatosis type 1

University of York
York Biomedical Research Institute
Lead supervisor. Dr Ines Hahn. Co-supervisors. Prof Will Brackenbury and Dr G Evans. The student will be registered with the Department of Biology. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr I Hahn, Prof W Brackenbury, Dr G Evans
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Many genes, one cell type: convergent striatal neuron mechanisms across neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders

Cardiff University
Cardiff School of Medicine
Neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia, autism spectrum disorder, developmental delay and bipolar disorder, are among the leading causes of disability worldwide, yet we still do not understand how the hundreds of known risk genes actually change the brain. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Fjodorova, Dr E Rees
 3 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Studying neurodiversity in middle to late adulthood through neuroimaging

University of Reading
School of Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences
Research on neurodiversity, which includes attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism, has primarily focused on children. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr U Aydin
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Psychology PhD Scholarship

Canterbury Christ Church University
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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EastBio: Deciphering hidden meanings from nonverbal behaviours: a multi-method and multi-level approach to investigating multimodal integration during indirect communication

University of Aberdeen
School of Psychology
This fully funded, 4-year PhD project is part of a competition funded by the BBSRC EASTBIO Doctoral Training Partnership. Effective communication is not just about understanding what is said. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Chu, Dr B Mathias
 16 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Creative Futures Mansfield: Neurodivergent Young People, Aspiration Rising and Civic Cultural Opportunity

Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham School of Art & Design
Mansfield faces persistent inequalities in education, skills, employment and opportunity. More than half of its neighbourhoods fall within England’s most deprived 20% for education, skills and training, health and disability, and employment. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Bell
 29 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Mapping the biology of complex brain disorders: uncovering molecular pathways and identifying potential drug targets

University of Bristol
School of Engineering Mathematics and Technology
Drug development has proven extremely challenging for complex brain disorders such as autism, schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s disease, leading many companies to scale back or abandon work on CNS conditions. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr DD D'Andrea
 26 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD and iPhD in Education at the University of Southampton-Shape Policy, Influence Practice

University of Southampton
Faculty of Social Sciences
Help to shape the future of education through our research degrees at Southampton. Explore new ideas that can have an impact on practice as you develop your professional skills. Read more
 Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding  PhD Research Programme
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