PhD topics for research students
Find below a list of currently available self-funded PhD topics.
We encourage all students to contact the supervisor or the alternative contact person for more information and an informal chat to discuss the process of applying and preparing your research statement. For more information on how to apply click here.
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Cross-border cooperation in Europe
This project seeks to examine the factors that influence the shape and success of different cross-border cooperation programmes in Europe, as funded through the EU. Some of these are much more success...
Self Funded
Quantum-Enhanced Smart Data Governance
We are offering a self-funded PhD position with the Brunel Business School, focusing on quantum-enhanced smart data governance.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
If you have any questions ...
Self Funded
AI-driven heritage preservation and management
We are offering a self-funded PhD position with the Brunel Business School, focusing on exploring the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in preserving cultural heritage.
Applications are accepted on...
Self Funded
Navigating menopause at work as a precarious worker
We are offering a self-funded PhD position in Human Resource Management and Organisation Behaviour with the Brunel Business School. The project focuses on examining experiences of navigating menopause...
Self Funded
Psychological Stress and Performance in Sport
Potential project 1: To further establish the construct validity of the Three-Factor Anxiety Inventory (TFAI). Using longitudinal quantitative data with UK university and elite sporting cohorts, confi...
Self-Funded