Research degrees

These highly selective studentships span the University’s four academic schools: Business & Creative Industries; Computing, Engineering & Physical Sciences; Education & Social Sciences; and Health & Life Sciences.

The studentship themes are aligned with the ambitions of UWS Strategy 2025 which sets out the University’s commitment to distinctive research and innovation, and addressing the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

Successful applicants will be aligned to their relevant UWS academic School and also become part of the UWS Doctoral College, providing an outstanding quality experience, supporting your student journey and focusing on investment and development in training, resources and facilities.

You will find more details on these exciting funded studentship opportunities, as well as details of how to apply and contacts for more information, by clicking on the project links below:

• A framework for museums participatory design in virtual reality assisted by AI
• A study of everyday solutions deployed by family carers when balancing risk and safety of relatives living in the family home with advanced dementia
• Autonomous Fall-Back Communication for Critical Wireless Smart Grid Networks
• Children’s voice in times of Covid-19: a critical investigation of participatory research methods with young children
• Embedding disability rights in sport participation frameworks
• Feasibility and Design Study for Electric- and Hydrogen-Powered Aircraft
• Improving Student Mental Health and Academic Success through On-Campus Nature and Animal Interventions
• Investigation of new advanced materials and structures for development of self-charging hybrid energy systems
• Justice in the Digital Age: Accessing Justice in the Immigration Tribunal
• Lagging behind or not in the race? UK compliance with international human rights treaty obligations
• Nitrate supplementation as an alternative to antiseptic mouthwash and a method to reduce the burden of antimicrobial resistance
• Novel techniques for nuclear energy and the origin of chemical elements
• Racist peer victimisation among young people: Cultures of coping and support
• Reducing Inequality in Autism Diagnosis and Support: Knowledge, attitudes and experiences of autistic females and the professionals who work with them
• Validation of Novel Physical Performance Assessments for Ski Athletes
• Waste, Expenditure and Resilience: New Discourses, Politics and Public Performances

The funded studentships are open to UK citizens and EU applicants with pre-settled or settled status. Funding for applicants meeting these criteria will cover UK fees and they will also receive an annual stipend (currently £15,609).

Closing date for applications - 30 June 2022

Make your mark with a research degree from UWS

Postgraduate Research degrees from the University of the West of Scotland enable you to work at the cutting-edge of your industry or sector and contribute to the advancement of knowledge. 

To be a successful research student you must be passionate about your subject area, with enthusiasm for research and analysis, and the motivation to manage a personal learning programme. You will have already demonstrated research aptitude in undergraduate or masters-level studies. 

As a career-focused university we work with international businesses, regional enterprises, local and international education partners to ensure that UWS research drives innovation and supports the future needs of society, industry and government. This focus increases your employability and career prospects, whether you seek a career in an academic or commercial environment.

We offer research study opportunities (MRes, MPhil, PhD, DProf) at all of our campuses.

Cutting-Edge Research

With cutting-edge facilities, specialist knowledge and world-leading and internationally excellent expertise, UWS aims to develop research outputs that have a tangible impact on society across the globe.

Click on the link below to watch a video that highlights just some of the University’s recent research successes.

UWS Research Successes