older people PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Virtual Reality (VR) for the promotion of psychological and physiological benefit for older people.

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 WF Farrelly, Dr SW Wilson, Dr CH Heaney, Dr EMacG Mac Giolla

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

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Health Outcomes of Socially Excluded Older People in the Age of Digitalisation

Atlantic Technological University Research

The Postgraduate Research Programme in Innovation, Digitalisation, Enterprise and Society (IDEAS) offers 12 PhD research scholarships to commence in 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr SK Keogh, Dr KVS VanSomeren, Dr MON O'Neill

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

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Understanding the factors that influence psychosocial functioning in older people with bipolar disorder

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Bipolar disorder is classified as a lifelong, recurrent condition, associated with functional decline and a reduction in quality of life (Michalak et al., 2005; Bonnín et al., 2012). Older adults are estimated to represent approximately 25% of people diagnosed with bipolar disorder (Ljubic et al., 2021). Read more

Supervisors: Dr E.T Tyler, Dr K Berry, Dr J Palmier-Claus

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

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PhD studentship in climate change and healthy ageing: unravelling perceptions and impact of climate change among older people

Newcastle University Population Health Sciences Institute

Award summary . 100% of home tuition fees paid and annual stipend (living expenses) of £19,237 from 24/25. Also a significant research training support grant of approx. Read more

Supervisor: Prof MP Prina

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

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The Effects of Befriending on Cognitive Function

University of Bradford Faculty of Management, Law and Social Sciences

Research Group: Psychology

Poor social relationships can contribute to cognitive decline [1], and vice versa; cognitive decline may strain social relationships [2] and curtail social engagement [3] and leading to loneliness and social isolation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Vaportzis, Dr M Mohammadnezhad

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

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A mixed methods process evaluation of the rehabilitation of older people living with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and frailty Ref: 5093

University of Exeter Medical School

Supervisors. Professor Vicki Goodwin, University of Exeter. Professor Julia Frost, University of Exeter. Dr Sam Van Buerden, University of Exeter. Read more

Supervisors: Dr V Goodwin, Dr J Frost, Dr S van Beurden

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

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Ageing, Music, Physical Exercise and Dementia: The AMPED project

University of Stirling Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport

An exciting opportunity for a full-time PhD period of study is available in the Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport, University of Stirling. Read more

Supervisors: Prof AC Whittaker, Dr L McCabe, Dr J Connelly

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

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Pain Management for People Living with Dementia in Extra Care Housing

University of Worcester Research School

There is plenty of research and a large body of evidence that shows that, for older people living with dementia, pain assessment and management is suboptimal as compared to other older people with similar health conditions in hospitals, residential care, nursing care and in their own homes, but there is no evidence relating to people living with dementia in Extra Care Housing (ECH). Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Barrett

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

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Understanding associations between metabolic risk factors and social exclusion among older adults in the age of digitalisation

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 SK Keogh, Dr MON O'Neill, Dr KVS VanSomeren

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

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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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Spatial orientation changes and their impact on driving in ageing and dementia (HORNBERGERM_U24DACFMH)

University of East Anglia Norwich Medical School

The PhD project will be supervised by Prof. Michael Hornberger (dementia neuroscientist, University of East Anglia). Please contact the supervisor at m.hornberger@uea.ac.uk for further information on the project. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Hornberger

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

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NIHR School for Primary Care Research studentship

Keele University School of Medicine

Research topics (the successful candidate will be able to select one of these topics). a) The impact of diagnostic delay on health outcomes in people with axial spondyloarthritis and the validity of screening tools to identify this condition. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Holden

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

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Investigating Older Adults’ Experiences with Multimorbidity and How Digital Health Strategies Can Shape, Enable or Hinder Better Trajectories of Care [Self-Funded Students Only]

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics

Research Group: Cybersecurity, Privacy and HCC Research Section

Project Highlights. Understand the socio-cultural, environmental and infrastructural challenges that influence multimorbidity and older adults’ lived experiences negotiating and navigating care. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Verdezoto Dias

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MSc By Research: Using hypomethylating agents to prevent respiratory infections in older adults

Aberdeen University School of Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

The MSc by Research programme at the University of Aberdeen is for students interested in a research-intensive master's degree. It is designed specifically to enhance your skills for a PhD or research career. Read more

Supervisors: Dr c Quin, Prof H Wilson

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

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Determining and understanding digital exclusion

University of Worcester Research School

Although digital technologies bring benefits to many people, there are some groups, such as older people, people without jobs, or people with disabilities, who potentially face greater barriers to digital inclusion. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Tomlinson

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

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The global challenge of senior housing provision

Aberdeen University Business School

Populations are ageing across the world. According to the World Health Organisation (2022), by 2030, one in six people will be aged 60 or over and the number of people in this age bracket will double to 2.1 billion by 2050. Read more

Supervisor: Prof N E Hutchison

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

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Independence in the 'Elder Experience'

University of Edinburgh School of Social and Political Science

The Advanced Care Research Centre (ACRC) is an interdisciplinary, £20M research centre at the University of Edinburgh. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R. Williams, Prof S Anderson, Dr LD D'Adderio, Dr S Ramamoorthy

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

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Evaluating Regional Specific Training Stimulus (RSTS) for people with COPD attending pulmonary rehabilitation

Coventry University Centre for Healthcare and Communities

Pulmonary rehabilitation has many benefits for people with COPD including reduced breathlessness and improved quality of life. However, uptake is low and drop-out is high meaning many people do not benefit. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A L Lewko

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

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NIHR Leeds BRC: Using health data to flip the inverse care law in polymyalgia rheumatica

University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health

Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a common inflammatory musculoskeletal disease affecting older people. It is treated in primary care with long-term corticosteroids (prednisolone). Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Mackie, Prof A Clegg, Dr K Best

Open Day(s) 26 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Investigating the role of Aquaporins in age related diseases

University of Liverpool Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences

Physical frailty, with its associated immobility and disability, is a major factor limiting independence among older people. A key contributor to frailty is a decline in muscle mass and strength (sarcopenia) and the burden of sarcopenia is substantial, with a cost to the NHS of ~£2.5bn/pa. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Staunton

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Increasing physical activity levels among frail older adults: studying optimal implementation and mechanisms through which benefits occur

University of Birmingham School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences

The Centre for National Training and Research Excellence in Understanding behaviour (Centre-UB) is inviting applications for a Doctoral Studentship, with our collaborative partner St Andrew’s Healthcare, to start in October 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S.J.E. Lucas, Dr K Segaert, Dr JJCS Veldhuijzen van Zanten

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

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Optimising technology-related medication management in home care settings for older adults using a mixed-methods approach

University of Bradford Faculty of Health Studies

With a rapidly ageing population in the UK, there is an escalating demand for home care and the use of technologies in delivering such care. Read more

Supervisors: Dr MS Rahman Jabin, Dr B Fylan

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Graduate Training Assistant (GTA) PHD scholarship, Sheffield Hallam University: Protective heat acclimation for older adults and physically and socially vulnerable populations

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 A Purvis

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

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Sarcopenia as a biomarker for people with multiple long-term conditions: an epidemiological perspective

University of Leicester Department of Population Health Sciences

Background . The term ‘multiple long-term conditions’ (MLTCs) refers to the co-existence of two or more chronic conditions (physical or mental) in a person [Navickas et al. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Wilkinson

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

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Hydration, metabolic health and physical function across adulthood (Ref: SSEHS/LJBRC)

Loughborough University School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences

This project takes an integrative physiology approach to understand how hydration/24-h water intake influence metabolic health and physical function in young/older adults, particularly in the context of climate change/global warming. . Read more

Supervisors: Dr L James, Dr N Martin, Dr H Dugdale, Dr J Škarabot

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

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Using measures of eye movements and EEG to understand effects of cognitive ageing on reading

University of Leicester School of Psychology and Vision Sciences

Healthy ageing is associated with reductions in visual and cognitive abilities that are required for many activities of daily life (e.g., reading, navigation, object-finding). Read more

Supervisors: Prof K Paterson, Dr A Pagán

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

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Social robots for Care: Exploring context awareness mechanisms for human-centred robot interactions [SELF-FUNDED STUDENTS ONLY]

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics

Research Group: Cybersecurity, Privacy and HCC Research Section

About the Project. Unpaid carers provide non-medical care to people who suffer from long-term diseases or disabilities. This role is highly demanding, causing a multidimensional impact on the caregiver's life. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Fuentes Toro

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

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Social robots for Care: Exploring context awareness mechanisms for human-centred robot interactions

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics

Research Group: Cybersecurity, Privacy and HCC Research Section

About the Project. Unpaid carers provide non-medical care to people who suffer from long-term diseases or disabilities. This role is highly demanding, causing a multidimensional impact on the caregiver's life. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Fuentes Toro

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

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Assessing the Impact of Digital Technologies on Retail Consumer Decision-Making Among Underserved Groups

University of Bradford Faculty of Management, Law and Social Sciences

Research Group: School of Management

This PhD project investigates the influence of digital technologies on consumer decision-making in the retail sector, with a primary focus on underserved groups, e.g., older individuals, people with disabilities, ethnic minorities, individuals from lower socio-economic backgrounds and people with limited qualifications or educational attainment. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Ueno, Prof E Kipnis, Dr R Sammut

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

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Lessening Health Inequalities in Type 2 Diabetes Through Innovative Drug Repurposing

University of Dundee School of Medicine

Most older type 2 diabetes (T2D) drugs were developed through pre-clinical studies and then trials that model T2D as it is experienced by older white people (1). Read more

Supervisor: Prof G Rena

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

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We have 37 older people PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

older people PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 37 older people PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Virtual Reality (VR) for the promotion of psychological and physiological benefit for older people.

Health Outcomes of Socially Excluded Older People in the Age of Digitalisation

Understanding the factors that influence psychosocial functioning in older people with bipolar disorder

PhD studentship in climate change and healthy ageing: unravelling perceptions and impact of climate change among older people

The Effects of Befriending on Cognitive Function

A mixed methods process evaluation of the rehabilitation of older people living with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and frailty Ref: 5093

Ageing, Music, Physical Exercise and Dementia: The AMPED project

Pain Management for People Living with Dementia in Extra Care Housing

Understanding associations between metabolic risk factors and social exclusion among older adults in the age of digitalisation

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

Spatial orientation changes and their impact on driving in ageing and dementia (HORNBERGERM_U24DACFMH)

NIHR School for Primary Care Research studentship

Investigating Older Adults’ Experiences with Multimorbidity and How Digital Health Strategies Can Shape, Enable or Hinder Better Trajectories of Care [Self-Funded Students Only]

MSc By Research: Using hypomethylating agents to prevent respiratory infections in older adults

Determining and understanding digital exclusion

The global challenge of senior housing provision

Independence in the 'Elder Experience'

Evaluating Regional Specific Training Stimulus (RSTS) for people with COPD attending pulmonary rehabilitation

NIHR Leeds BRC: Using health data to flip the inverse care law in polymyalgia rheumatica

Investigating the role of Aquaporins in age related diseases

Increasing physical activity levels among frail older adults: studying optimal implementation and mechanisms through which benefits occur

Optimising technology-related medication management in home care settings for older adults using a mixed-methods approach

Graduate Training Assistant (GTA) PHD scholarship, Sheffield Hallam University: Protective heat acclimation for older adults and physically and socially vulnerable populations

Sarcopenia as a biomarker for people with multiple long-term conditions: an epidemiological perspective

Hydration, metabolic health and physical function across adulthood (Ref: SSEHS/LJBRC)

Using measures of eye movements and EEG to understand effects of cognitive ageing on reading

Social robots for Care: Exploring context awareness mechanisms for human-centred robot interactions [SELF-FUNDED STUDENTS ONLY]

Social robots for Care: Exploring context awareness mechanisms for human-centred robot interactions

Assessing the Impact of Digital Technologies on Retail Consumer Decision-Making Among Underserved Groups

Lessening Health Inequalities in Type 2 Diabetes Through Innovative Drug Repurposing

We have 37 older people PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

older people PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 37 older people PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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