We have 434 disability PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Arthritis affects 10 million people in the UK, and is on the rise. Many do not respond adequately to treatment. Pain is the main symptom, a leading cause of disability and worsens the risk of developing other health issues. Read more

Supervisors: Dr SS Smith, Dr M Piasecki, Assoc Prof FM Moffatt

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

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History: Fully Funded AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership PhD Scholarship: Arts, Activism, and Accessibility: Disability Arts in Wales, 1980-Present

Swansea University School of Culture and Communication

Funding providers: AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership scheme. Subject areas: History. Project start date: . 1 October 2024 (Enrolment open from mid-September). Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Turner

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

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‘Disability’ and Stuart Seafarers, 1600-1750 (JOWITT_24HISAHRC)

University of East Anglia School of History

The National Maritime Museum (NMM), part of Royal Museums Greenwich, and the University of East Anglia (UEA) are pleased to announce the availability of a fully funded Collaborative doctoral studentship from October 2024. Read more

Supervisor: Prof C Jowitt

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

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Graduate Training Assistant (GTA) PHD scholarship, Sheffield Hallam University: Examining the Relationship Between Green Exercise, Disability, and Technology

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 J Cherrington

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

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Representations of illness and/or disability and/or the National Health Service in British film and television

University of Worcester Research School

This PhD will explore wide-ranging representations, across British film and television history, and across genres, of illness and/or disability and/or the National Health Service. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Newland

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

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Sub-Continent Religious Traditions, Disability (Non-normative Bodies)

University of Dundee School of Education and Social Work

Miles (2013) estimates that at least half of all the world’s disabled people live Asia. Read more

Supervisor: Prof F.K. Campbell

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

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Values-based approaches for young people with mild intellectual disability and their families: A third-wave therapy exploration (Aston University)

Aston University College of Health and Life Sciences

ADCP PhD is a partnership cotutelle PhD program between Aston University (Birmingham, UK) and Deakin University (Melbourne, Australia). Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Waite, Dr G Agar, Dr J Sheen, Prof J McGillivray

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

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Dedicated Engine Development for Full-Hybrid Powertrains with Methanol for Heavy-Duty Applications

University of Bath Department of Mechanical Engineering

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath is inviting applications for the following fully funded PhD project. Read more

Supervisors: Dr SE Esposito, Prof C Brace

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

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Digital hydraulic fluid power technologies

University of Bath Department of Mechanical Engineering

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath is inviting applications for the following fully funded PhD project. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Pan

2 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Study of ionospheric propagation disturbances

University of Bath Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering

The Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Bath is inviting applications for the following fully funded PhD project. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Forte

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

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Ableism, Microaggressions and the Law

University of Dundee School of Education and Social Work

Studies in Ableism (SiA) is now a recognised sub-specialism of critical disability studies and focuses on ways that abledment (the process of being/becoming ‘abled’) is located within societal processes and practices. Read more

Supervisor: Prof F.K. Campbell

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

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Revealing Abledment: Ableism and the Body Politic

University of Dundee School of Education and Social Work

Supervisors: Prof F.K. Campbell, Prof G Pullin

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

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University of Bath URSA project: High-Precision Platform for Patterning Micro-Nano-Particles

University of Bath Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering

Project Background. Patterning and assembly of nano/microparticles in a viscous fluid environment has various applications such as diagnostics and drug discovery. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Mohammadi, Dr S Moise, Dr A Cookson

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

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Developing thermodynamic models for predicting the long-term safety performance of cement-based wasteforms for encapsulation of low-level nuclear waste

University of Bath Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering

The Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering at the University of Bath is inviting applications for the following fully funded 4 year PhD project. Read more

Supervisors: Dr X Ke, Prof A Heath

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Transition Towards a Smart, Flexible, Digitalised Future Energy System

University of Bath Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering

The Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering at the University of Bath is inviting applications for the following fully funded PhD project. Read more

Supervisor: Prof F Li

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

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Can bio-based construction materials be reused or recycled?

University of Bath Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering

Project Background. Bio-based materials are widely marketed as sustainable in comparison with more established non-renewable alternatives. Read more

Supervisors: Dr V Cascione, Dr V Ferrandiz-Mas, Dr A Houlihan Wiberg

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

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PhD studentship – Transport, Accessibility and the Built Environment

Newcastle University School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape

Award summary . The studentship covers home tuition fees and an annual stipend of £19,237 (for 2024/5, with a +2.9% annual increase) for 3 years, with fieldwork and conference expenses of £2500. . Read more

Supervisor: Prof GV Vigar

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

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ESRC WGSSS funded PhD studentship in Player Load Management and Rest in English Professional Rugby Union

Cardiff Metropolitan University Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences

ESRC WGSSS funded PhD studentship in Player Load Management and Rest in English Professional Rugby Union. The School of Sport and Health Sciences at Cardiff Metropolitan University are delighted to offer a fully funded Welsh Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS) (ESRC DTP) studentship starting in October 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Prof SM Mellalieu, Dr OT Thomas

26 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Mathematical Modelling of High Energy Density Laser-Substrate Interactions

The University of Manchester Department of Materials

The project is to contribute to a major Ministry of Defence (MOD) research programme intended to develop generation after next technologies for applications in defence and security, and this project will be co-funded by MBDA. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Flint

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

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Applying novel imaging methods and machine learning techniques to advance in-vivo knee biomechanics analysis

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Engineering

3 years full time start date July/October 2024. Project Summary. This is an opportunity to work on an exciting project focussed on machine learning applied to in-vivo knee biomechanics working with Cardiff University, Imperial College, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven and University of Florida. Read more

Supervisors: Prof C A Holt, Dr DW Williams

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK 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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Understanding how mutations in the kinase TLK2 cause a neurodevelopmental disorder

University of York York Biomedical Research Institute

Tousled-like kinase 2 (TLK2) was recently identified as a novel genetic locus for a neurodevelopmental disorder. Patients predominantly possess de novo mutations in TLK2, leading to a reduction in its expression or kinase activity. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G Evans, Dr I Hahn

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

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Validation of Assistive Product design interventions using multi-sensory modalities measured through biometric measures

Loughborough University School of Design and Creative Arts

The World Health Organization states. "An estimated 1.3 billion people experience significant disability. This represents 16% of the world’s population, or 1 in 6 of us.". Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Torrens

1 May 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Design and engineering of peptides and proteins to create artificial metalloenzymes

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Chemistry

The Rhys lab is an exciting new lab looking to recruit new students to design and engineer peptides and proteins for new applications (rhyslab.com). Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Rhys

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

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Faculty of Education, Masaryk University

Masaryk University

Expand your knowledge with our comprehensive Ph.D. programs in education studies. Whether you want to improve as a dedicated educational researcher, or a passionate advocate for inclusive education, we have a range of specializations to ignite your curiosity and empower you to make a difference. Read more

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ESRC WGSSS PhD studentship in linguistics: Teacher training in oracy and vocabulary development in primary schools in Wales

Cardiff University Cardiff School of English, Communication and Philosophy

The School of English, Communication and Philosophy at Cardiff University is delighted to offer a fully funded Welsh Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS) (ESRC DTP) studentship starting in October 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Pons-Sanz, Dr K Jones

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

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EPSRC DTP studentship in The Neuromechanics of Human Balance and Walking

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Healthcare Sciences

EPSRC DTP studentship - 3.5 years full time starting 1st October 2024. Project summary. The School of Healthcare Sciences at Cardiff University are delighted to offer a fully funded EPSRC studentship starting in October 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Davies, Dr C Holt, Dr DW Williams

19 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Cardiff Business School PhD Studentship - Work, Employment, Management & Organizations in Adult Social Care

Cardiff University Cardiff Business School

Research Group: Management, Employment and Organisation

Cardiff Business School is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a fully funded PhD studentship as part of the newly established CARE Centre at Cardiff University starting in October 2024. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Jenkins

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

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The nexus between climate change, extreme air pollution events and public health – Towards a holistic approach

University of Liverpool Institute of Population Health

Climate change is a major public health concern. Read more

Supervisors: Dr VM Matthaios, Dr C Kypridermos, Dr BC Collins

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

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Development of ceramic thermal and environmental barrier coatings for high temperature applications

The University of Manchester Department of Materials

Research Group: Coatings and Ceramics

Ceramic coatings are vital in high-temperature applications, especially in aero-engines and the power generation industry. These coatings increase the engine’s operating temperature to improve efficiency and reduce the engine’s environmental impact. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P Xiao

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

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