Other (childhood) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 16 Other (childhood) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Synthesizing evidence on different outcome scales: development of mapping methods for analysing childhood obesity data

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Obesity in childhood is a central theme in life course epidemiology. As well as middle-age mortality, childhood obesity is associated with type 2 diabetes and heart disease in adulthood [1]. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Higgins, Dr AD Davies

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

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Investigating causal effects of neurodevelopmental and mental health problems in childhood on adult physical health

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Rationale. Neurodevelopmental and mental health problems in childhood have been linked to adverse physical health outcomes in both childhood and adult life. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Stergiakouli, Dr L Howe, Dr RB Blakey, Ms CD Dardani

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

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Developmental and international perspectives on child eating behaviours and parent feeding practices (Deakin 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 G Russell, Miss T Lee, Prof J Blissett, Prof C Farrow

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

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Childhood trauma, stress and suicide risk: Advancing understanding of mechanisms of action

University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health

This fully funded PhD place provides an exciting opportunity to pursue postgraduate research into the pathways that link childhood trauma, stress and suicide risk. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D O'Connor, Dr AJ Prestwich

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

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PhD Opportunities in Psychology at the University of Winchester

University of Winchester

Study for a PhD with our passionate and expert Winchester Psychology team. Located in the historic city of Winchester, often considered one of the most desirable places to live in the UK, the Department of Psychology has grown rapidly in recent years, developing a vibrant, inclusive research culture. Read more

Self-Funded PhD Students Only Social Sciences Research Programme

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Language development in early childhood: Precursors of the transition to literacy

University of Dundee School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law

Early language skills are known to contribute to later reading acquisition. This project will examine how variation in early language affects the transition to literacy among children developing typically or atypically due to factors such as neurodiversity or socio-economic status. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Duncan

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

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Language development in early childhood: Exploring the quality of interactions with adults and peers

University of Dundee School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law

A connection between a child’s early language development and the learning environment is well established. What is less clear is how specific environments and experiences affect the linguistic skills of young children with resulting effects on their later conceptual understanding and language use. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Duncan

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

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Neurohormonal investigation of ASMR

Anglia Ruskin University ARU School of Psychology and Sport Science

Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) is a sensory-perceptual phenomenon characterized by reliable, involuntary and pleasurable tingling sensation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr F Cardini, Dr J Aspell, Dr G Poerio

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

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Self- funded PhD- Early executive function development

University of Bristol School of Psychological Science

Dr Holmboe’s research focuses on the development of executive functions during infancy and early childhood. Executive functions (EFs) are a set of cognitive abilities that allow us to guide our behaviour and make adaptive decisions in everyday life. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Holmboe

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

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Communicating benefits of population vaccination and screening programmes for optimal uptake and improved longevity in areas with regional disparities.

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 LMB McBride, Dr R Burns, Dr GG Gliga, Dr CH Heaney

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

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Understanding risk and resilience factors for mental health and neurodiversity with BERRI in children and adolescents

University of Birmingham School of Computer Science

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 BERRI to start in October 2024. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Tino

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

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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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Living with allergy during the transition to secondary school

University of Worcester Research School

Allergy, the immune system’s hypersensitive reaction to typically harmless substances, can be severe and lead to a potentially life-threatening reaction or anaphylaxis (Turner et al, 2019). Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Mahoney

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

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The effectiveness of School Street Closures: Impact evaluation

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

There are currently no published peer reviewed papers looking specifically at School Streets projects. I published a report collated from grey literature and interviews with local government officers (Davis, 2020) which examined the perception of displacement parking associated with School Streets. Read more

Supervisors: Dr AD Davis, Dr JC Cowie

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

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Understanding psychiatric outcomes in children born with cleft lip and/or palate using genetics

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Rationale. Cleft of the lip and/or palate is a common birth defect worldwide and occurs at a rate of one in 650 live births in the UK. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Stergiakouli, Dr S Lewis, Prof M J Owen, Dr M van den Bree

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We have 16 Other (childhood) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Other (childhood) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 16 Other (childhood) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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