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Evaluation of Nutrition interventions to improve sleep and health

Atlantic Technological University Research

The Postgraduate Research Programme Translational Health Research Innovation preVention & Equity (THRIVE) offers 12 PhD research scholarships to commence in 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr RD Doherty, Dr LR Ryan, Dr LK Keaver

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

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Identifying the neurogenetic network underlying visually-driven sleep

University of Leicester Department of Genetics and Genome Biology

General background. Sleep is a behavioural quiescence widely observed in the animal kingdom. During sleep, an animal’s motor activity, as well as their responsiveness to environmental stimuli, are largely reduced. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Chen, Dr R Feuda

23 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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An investigation of the causal relationship and genetic overlap between sleep traits and physical and mental health using Mendelian randomization

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Rationale. Sleep has long been known to play a role in physical and mental wellbeing and sleep disruption has been observed to co-occur with a number of health conditions including. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Lewis, Dr MR Renteria, Dr HJ Jones

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

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Establishing and orienting causal relationships between sleep characteristics and reproductive function

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Rationale. A large body of literature from animal studies has highlighted the role of core clock genes in relation to reproductive function [1]. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Richmond, Dr G Sharp, Prof D Lawlor

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

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Understanding sleep disturbance in clients seeking treatment for alcohol use disorder

Monash University Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a leading cause of injury and chronic disease and mortality in Australia, and the leading cause of disability or death for those aged 15-49, the most economically productive sector of society. Read more

Supervisors: Prof DL Lubman AM, Prof VM Manning, Assoc Prof SA Arunogiri, Dr RO Ogeil

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

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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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Funded PhD - Determining the genetic and circadian basis of bipolar disorder

University of Bristol School of Physiology, Pharmacology & Neuroscience

This project will be part of the University of Bristol - University of Kent Cotutelle Programme. It will be jointly supervised by Prof James Hodge (http://www.bristol.ac.uk/phys-pharm-neuro/people-new/hodge/) and Dr Alice French at the University of Bristol, and by Prof Gurprit Lall at University of Kent. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Hodge, Dr AF French

12 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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MScR - Determining the genetic and circadian basis of bipolar disorder using Drosophila

University of Bristol School of Physiology, Pharmacology & Neuroscience

Circadian rhythms and sleep are evolutionarily conserved from fruit flies (Drosophila) and are fundamental as well as vital to biology and health (Jagannath et al., 2017; Menet and Rosbash, 2011). Read more

Supervisor: Prof J Hodge

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

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Role of the endosomal pathway in regulating sleep and circadian rhythms

University of York York Biomedical Research Institute

Ageing and many neurodegenerative disorders are characterised by a progressive loss of neurons in particular brain regions leading to behavioural changes including cognitive decline, sleep disruption and circadian dysregulation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Chawla, Dr S Sweeney

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

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Funded PhD - The mechanisms of cognition in bees and flies

University of Bristol School of Physiology, Pharmacology & Neuroscience

This project will be part of the Bristol-Macquarie Cotutelle Programme, funded by EPSRC. Read more

Supervisor: Prof J Hodge

1 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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MScR - In vivo characterisation of novel risk genes for Alzheimers disease identified by Genome Wide Association Studies

University of Bristol School of Physiology, Pharmacology & Neuroscience

Genome Wide Association Studies (GWAS) for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) have identified a number of genes that are significantly associated with the disease (van der Kant et al., 2019). Read more

Supervisor: Prof J Hodge

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

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Updating the background characteristics and risk factors associated with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) to inform risk-reduction messages and help target vulnerable families

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Our team has been instrumental in reducing the number of cot deaths (SIDS or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) in England & Wales by 90% over the last three decades.[1] The remaining 2-300 unexpected infant deaths per year show a marked inequality, largely coming from socio-economically deprived communities. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P Blair

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

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Movement behaviours, cardiometabolic health and quality of life in adults from Black ethnicity

Coventry University Centre for Health and Life Sciences

Introduction. Chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease are linked to lifestyle behaviours, and disproportionately affect Black adults. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N O Okwose

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

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The efficacy of a wearable intervention in treating poor mental health in the early postnatal period and the role of circadian rhythm and prolactin during mental health recovery

Coventry University Centre for Healthcare Research

Introduction. Adverse mental and physical health outcomes in the early postnatal period arise due to an imbalance in individual resources, environmental demands, and physical, hormonal, and sleep changes. Read more

Supervisor: Dr KMDS Da Silva

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

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ACRC Academy

University of Edinburgh

We are looking for the next generation of leaders who can transform advanced care. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) PhD Opportunities

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We have 34 sleep PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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