Psychology research and PhD programmes

Research in Psychology is broad in scope and includes cognitive neuroscience, neuropsychology, evolutionary psychology, social and cross-cultural psychology, and health and well-being. Research within the division is supported through a well-resourced infrastructure including MRI, EEG, TMS, and eye-tracking facilities, cubicles for testing, hardware and software resources, psychometric test library, and other specialist equipment. Our research strengths are in Cognitive Neuroscience, Cross-Cultural Psychology and Evolutionary Psychology. 

Research opportunities for students

Research students are welcomed to Brunel as valued members of our thriving, research-intensive community. Browse PhD opportunities below and find out about the funding available for students.

Before applying for a PhD

We encourage you use our supervisor search tool online, to discuss your proposal before submitting your application. Find out more here.

Psychology PhD

Cognitive Neuroscience PhD

PhD research projects

Need some direction for your research? Browse available PhD projects for students here.

Research in Psychology

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59% of our research is world leading or internationally excellent

Psychology Research Archive

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Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience PhD

Health Sciences Integrated PhD

Life Sciences Integrated PhD

Psychology PhD

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Fully-funded studentships

Funding for the Executive Dean’s PhD Studentship: Lineage tracing of blood stem cell development in embryo-like gastruloids

Mechanisms of Interoception and Stress in Medically Unexplained Symptoms