disorder PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 93 disorder PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Investigating the role of oxidative metabolites in joint destruction in osteoarthritis

University of Liverpool Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences

We are seeking a motivated researcher to work on a pioneering project investigating the role of oxidative stress in alkaptonuria (AKU) and associated conditions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr BN Norman, Dr JH Hughes, Prof G Bou-Gharios

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

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Enhancing treatment access to treatments for mental health and substance misuse in developing and emerging economies

University of Birmingham School of Pharmacy

Mental health problems and substance use disorder (SUD) are linked to poor health outcomes including adverse social outcomes such as homelessness and early mortality and are amongst growing global public health problem. Read more

Supervisor: Dr V Paudyal

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

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Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) PhD scholarship: Gets to the bone: Developing an optimised resistance training intervention for the primary prevention of osteoporosis.

Sheffield Hallam University Sport and Physical Activity Research Centre

Applications are invited for Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) PhD scholarships in Sport and Physical Activity, Sheffield Hallam University, commencing 1st October 2024. . Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Rogerson

15 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Normative modelling of resting-state EEG across the lifespan for application in the early diagnosis of neurodegenerative disorders including Alzheimer’s disease

University of Dundee School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law

With a rapidly aging human population worldwide, neurodegenerative diseases represent a pressing medical and societal concern. Given the increase in life expectancy, dementia is expected to affect almost 152 million people by 2050 (Alzheimer’s Disease International, 2018). Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Benwell

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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PhD in stem cell modelling for neuropsychiatric disorders

University of Melbourne Anatomy and Physiology

This project provides a unique opportunity to explore the developmental origins of schizophrenia—a severe mental health disorder—using cutting-edge patient-derived stem cell models. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Di Biase

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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High-throughput first-principle simulations of charge transport in organic semiconductors

University of Liverpool Department of Mathematical Sciences

This project focuses on application of first-principle, fully quantum simulation methods such as Hybrid Monte-Carlo to study charge transport in a vast class of quasi-2D molecular organic semiconductors (rubrene, pentacene, and >4000 other materials). Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Buividovich, Prof A Troisi

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Investigating causal mechanisms between parental social disadvantage and risk of ADHD to the offspring

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a chronic neurodevelopmental condition, characterised by persistent difficulties in the areas of attention span/impulse control. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Stergiakouli

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

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Exploring Parkinson’s disease subtypes using data driven approaches applied to prospective cohorts

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterised by a wide range of motor and non-motor features, for which there is no known cause. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Lawton

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Beyond the phenotype: Predictors of mental health, sleep and neurobiological outcomes following mild traumatic brain injury

University of Birmingham Institute of Metabolism and Systems Research

Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is common with 1.4 million hospital visits due to head injury annually in the UK. Although classified as mild it leads to disproportionate impact on future health with 31% unable to work at 12 months. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Rogers

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Therapeutic resolution of BMPR2-mediated signalling defects in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)

University of Bradford Faculty of Life Sciences

Research Group: Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is an incurable and devastating disease and death occurs within 2.5 years of diagnosis. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Nasim, Dr R Gopalan

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

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AI-Driven Discovery of Genetic Markers in Developmental Disorders

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Developmental disorders (DDs) are defined as a group of conditions manifesting as cognitive, social, and motor dysfunctions The existing literature showcases the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and genomics in advancing our understanding and diagnosis of DDs. Read more

Supervisor: Dr LL La Spada

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

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Transmucosal Insulin for Diabetes Therapy: Investigation and Development of Polymer Based Films/Patches for Buccal Delivery

Kingston University Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education

Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by chronic hyperglycaemia. Subcutaneous delivery of insulin used in diabetes therapy possesses many limitations, such as pain and tissue damage. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Vangala

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Investigating the cellular functions of Trappc9 in brain development and microcephaly

University of Liverpool Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology

This PhD project will investigate the cellular functions of the Trafficking protein particle complex subunit 9 (Trappc9) and its roles in brain development. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Plagge, Dr T Zech

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

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A BCI-controlled soft actuated exoskeleton for tele-neurorehabilitation

Canterbury Christ Church University SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN

Around 1 in 6 people live in the UK with a neurological condition, and an estimated 600,000 people are diagnosed with a neurological disorder each year [1]. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Manna, Dr Dr Azhar

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

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Doping quantum radical metal-organic frameworks – DISCO MOF

University of Nottingham School of Chemistry

The Cliffe group at the University of Nottingham are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and talented PhD student to join our research team on a 4 year PhD Scholarship. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Cliffe

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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We have 93 disorder PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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