ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ Doctoral Scholarship

Access PhD funding with a ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ Doctoral Scolarship

ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ doctoral scholarship

87% of our research activity

has been rated as 'world-leading' or ‘internationally-excellent’ - REF 2021

ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ Psychology students using virtual reality/VR technology for research

A Russell Group University

We're committed to the highest standards of research and innovation

Research impact

Our researchers are internationally recognised, producing high-quality research with significant real-world impact - overall 87% of our research is rated as world-leading or internationally excellent.

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Research degrees

Research degrees

We have an outstanding reputation for our innovative research. Our staff are experts in their fields and you'll have the opportunity to work in a world-class research environment with a range of leading facilities and resources.

Researching with us

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Support with your research degree

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Careers and employability

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What is a PhD?

Funding and applying

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Research opportunities

At the School of Psychology,  research degree students are typically recruited to start in October. Opportunities to study for your research degree by becoming attached to an existing project will be listed here later in the year. In the meantime you can contact our admissions tutor Alison Fildes, for more information about opportunities.

Our research groups

Our research and innovation is focused on tackling our five Grand Challenges: behaviour change; health and wellbeing; successful childhood development; successful ageing; the nervous system and its disorders.