positive psychology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 28 positive psychology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

PhD Studentship in quantitative genetics of neurodevelopment

University of Surrey School of Psychology

The student will have the opportunity to work on a project analysing data from large-scale longitudinal and developmental cohorts with a focus on infant and child phenotypes. Read more

Supervisors: Prof AR Ronald, Prof M Pluess

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

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Self-funded PhD- Exploring changes in well-being across key life transitions

University of Bristol School of Psychological Science

About the Project. We conduct research on the causes and consequences of positive well-being across the life course. Positive well-being includes feelings of happiness, satisfaction with one’s life, and having meaning and purpose. Read more

Supervisor: Prof C Haworth

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

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Self-funded MSc R- Exploring changes in well-being across key life transitions

University of Bristol School of Psychological Science

We conduct research on the causes and consequences of positive well-being across the life course. Positive well-being includes feelings of happiness, satisfaction with one’s life, and having meaning and purpose. Read more

Supervisor: Prof C Haworth

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

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Using interpersonal touch as a means to improve carer and patient relationship

Anglia Ruskin University ARU School of Psychology and Sport Science

Research Group: Centre for Societies and Groups

Research Group. Centre for Societies and Groups. Proposed supervisory team. Dr Cathrine Jansson-Boyd. Dr Debora Antoniotti de Vasconcelos e Sa. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Jansson-Boyd, Dr D Antoniotti de Vasconcelos e Sa, Dr J Aspell

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

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How care-experienced individuals define and achieve career success

University of Worcester Research School

The proposal intends to focus on the experiences of care-experienced individuals’ transitioning from the looked after-care system in England and Wales, into employment and what they define as career success, achievement, and enjoyment. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Murray

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

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Promoting positive behaviour change in early stage Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

University of Reading School of Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences

The kidneys are specialised organs in the body that filter the body of waste and toxic substances. However, these organs sometimes go wrong and, due to different reasons, lead to dysfunction. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Jones

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

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Autistic Listening: A mixed methods approach to positive and negative experiences

University of Salford School of Science, Engineering and Environment

This project is part of the Leverhulme Trust Aural Diversity Doctoral Research Hub (LAURA). Closing date for October 2024 start. 21 April 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Prof B Davies, Dr S Gregory

21 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Dimensions of motivation to eat, appetite control and obesity management

University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health

This fully funded PhD place provides an exciting opportunity to pursue postgraduate research in appetite, energy balance and obesity research. . Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Stubbs, Dr M Hopkins, Prof G Finlayson, Dr K Beaulieu

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

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Scaffolding recovery from alcohol and drug addiction through systematic engagement with pro-recovery online communities

University of Dundee School of Social Sciences

Substance use disorders exact a huge toll on individuals, their families and the community at large. This manifests as increased physical and psychological morbidity and mortality, and greater involvement in crime. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Bliuc

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

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Psychology Doctoral Research Studentship - Maintaining fulfilling and thriving romantic relationships

University of Sussex School of Psychology

Important. Due to maternity leave, the closing date is Friday 10 May 2024. Interviews will take place sometime June 2024 and the PhD student’s anticipated start date is between September and December 2024. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Visserman

10 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Fully Funded PhD Scholarship on the Impact of Occupant Behaviour on Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality in Irish Energy-efficient Homes (BEVENT)

University of Galway College of Science and Engineering

Application(s) are invited from suitably qualified candidates for full-time funded PhD scholarship(s) starting in July 2024 affiliated to Physics in the School of Natural Sciences at the University of Galway. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Coggins

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

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Virtual Engagement: The Impact of Avatars on Metaverse Retailing

University of Bradford Faculty of Management, Law and Social Sciences

Research Group: School of Management

In 2020, the Metaverse was valued globally at US$487 billion, encompassing gaming, social media, live entertainment, and gaming/Virtual reality (VR)/Augmented reality (AR) (Bloomberg, 2021), with projections to exceed US$1 trillion by 2030 (Bloomberg, 2022; Precedence Research, 2022). Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Ueno, Dr R Trivedi, Dr SMF Padela

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

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Pro-environmental behaviour change and the role of zoos

University of Birmingham School of Psychology

The Centre for National Training and Research Excellence in Understanding behaviour (Centre-UB) is inviting applications for a Doctoral Studentship in association with our collaborative partner Twycross Zoo to start in October 2024. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S R Beck

16 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Distinguishing negative outcomes in sportspeople pre- and post-concussion

University of Bradford Faculty of Management, Law and Social Sciences

Research Group: Psychology

Sport-related concussion is one of the most pertinent topics discussed in a range of sports over the past few years. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Walker

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

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Examining relationships between human well-being and avian biodiversity within natural and urban soundscapes - ESRC WGSSS studentship

Bangor University College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering

The School of Environmental and Natural Sciences at Bangor University are delighted to offer a fully funded Wales Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS) (ESRC DTP) studentship starting in October 2024. Read more

Supervisor: Dr F St John

21 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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We have 28 positive psychology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

positive psychology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 28 positive psychology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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