The School of Psychology
Discover Fully Funded PhD Opportunities
13 December 2024 | 12pm | Online
EVER CONSIDERED DOING A PHD IN PSYCHOLOGY?
Would you like to spend three years researching an area of psychology that fascinates you?
Would you like to be fully funded while doing so?
If so, this webinar is for you!
Join us online on Friday, 13th December to explore fully funded PhD opportunities in the School of Psychology at Queen's University Belfast.
About the Session
This info session will cover the unique benefits, including:
- Introduction to the 7 fully funded projects
- Information on stipends and funding
- Hear from current PhD researchers
- Meet the supervisors
- Learn about our specialised research facilities
- Q&A session
Register to attend
Date: 13th December 2024
Time: 12pm
Location: Online
Our PhD projects go beyond theory, diving into groundbreaking research that makes a real-world impact.
As a PhD student, you will pursue specialised, ground-breaking investigations, supported by your supervisor. You will have access to local government, schools and hospitals that can facilitate your work and will benefit from the results of your research. Our fully-funded studentships cover a wide range of areas of psychology, including mental health, political psychology, personality, and neurological disorders.
It means that you won’t pay any fees, you’ll receive a generous tax-free stipend to cover your living expenses and have further funding opportunities for research-related travel.
Eligibility criteria apply: The available funding is open to UK and ROI nationals, and to EU nationals with settled status in the UK, subject to meeting specific nationality and residency criteria. Full details on eligibility are given here.
We have a diverse range of PhD projects available in areas like:
- Development and Cognition
- Health, Welfare and Clinical Psychology
- Perception and Action
- Social Psychology.
You’ll be part of a cohesive community of 50+ PhD students who run a peer-mentoring program and a series of annual events, including a conference with renowned speakers. Our students actively participate in seminar programs and research group meetings, fostering a dynamic research culture. During your time as a PhD student you will have opportunities to undertake specialised training and to travel to national and international conferences.
Our Specialised Facilities Include:
- Child-Friendly Development Lab
- Neuropsychology Lab, and facilities including equipment for EEG, TMS, eye tracking and fNIRS
- A Science in Motion Lab
- Development and Cognition
- Social Psychology
- Brain and Behaviour
- Health and Welfare
- Trauma and Mental Health
PhD students are part of one of these groups and will benefit from the support and guidance of staff in their research groups in addition to their supervisor.
Our graduates boast a strong employment record, moving into prestigious postdoctoral fellowships, academic roles, and research positions across various sectors.
Leveraging skills honed through your PhD journey, you can build your career with confidence.
Curious to learn more? Register for the webinar below and take your first step toward an impactful PhD journey!
Why Choose Queen's
Ranked in the top 170 in the world for graduate prospects
(QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022)World-class university
‘One of the world’s most beautiful universities’ (Huffington Post), Queen’s is the 9th oldest university in the UK, established in 1845 with over 170 years of teaching excellence.
The UK's Best Value Student Destination
Northern Ireland has the lowest student living costs in the UK (Save the Student National Student Money Survey 2023)
Employment potential
Queen's offers opportunities for work placements, industry-led programmes and ground breaking research projects. 91% of Queen’s graduates are in employment or further study 15 months after graduation (HESA Graduate Outcomes, 2021/22).
State-of-the-art facilities
Be taught by world-leading researchers and experts in their field in state-of-the-art facilities. 19 Queen’s subjects in the top 200 in the world (QS World Rankings by subject 2024)