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A fully funded PhD studentship is available at the University of Birmingham, in partnership with the National Literacy Trust, to investigate personal, social, and environmental factors influencing adolescents’ and young adults’ reading behaviours and motivations. The project aims to develop a psychometrically sound tool to characterise reading behaviours and motivations, examining how individual differences and environmental influences interact. The interdisciplinary supervisory team includes Prof Helen Breadmore (School of Education), Dr Sanne van der Kleij (School of Psychology), Dr Christina Clark, and Irene Picton (National Literacy Trust). The successful candidate will benefit from research placements at the National Literacy Trust, gaining experience in public and policy engagement. Applicants should hold a first class or 2:1 degree in Psychology, Education, or related fields; a Masters is desirable but not essential. Experience with young people and quantitative research is preferred. The studentship covers tuition, stipend, research training, and activity support. Application deadline is 5 March 2025. For more information and to apply, visit the provided link or contact the supervisors by email.

The University of Birmingham is offering a fully funded PhD studentship focused on understanding the personal, social, and environmental factors that influence adolescents’ and young adults’ reading behaviours and motivations. The project aims to develop a psychometrically sound tool to characterise reading behaviours and motivations, considering individual differences such as gender, ethnicity, special educational needs, reading ability, and social motivations, as well as environmental factors like socioeconomic circumstances and access to reading resources. The interdisciplinary supervisory team includes Prof Helen Breadmore and Dr Sanne van der Kleij from the University of Birmingham, and Dr Christina Clark and Irene Picton from the National Literacy Trust. The successful candidate will benefit from research placements at the National Literacy Trust, gaining experience in public and policy engagement. Applicants should hold a first class or 2:1 degree in Psychology, Education, or related fields; a Masters degree and experience with young people and quantitative research are desirable. The studentship covers tuition, stipend, research training, and activity support. The application deadline is 5 March 2025. Interested candidates should apply via the provided link and may contact the supervisors for informal enquiries.

This fully funded PhD studentship at the University of Birmingham investigates personal, social, and environmental factors influencing adolescents’ and young adults’ reading behaviours and motivations. The project aims to develop a psychometrically sound tool to characterise reading behaviours and motivations, examining how individual differences (such as gender, ethnicity, special educational needs, reading ability, and social motivations) and environmental factors (including socioeconomic circumstances, access to resources, and support) interact to affect reading engagement. The interdisciplinary supervisory team includes Prof Helen Breadmore (School of Education), Dr Sanne van der Kleij (School of Psychology), Dr Christina Clark, and Irene Picton (National Literacy Trust). The successful candidate will benefit from placements at the National Literacy Trust, gaining experience in public and policy engagement. Applicants should hold a first class or 2:1 degree in Psychology, Education, or related fields; a Master's degree and experience with young people and quantitative research are desirable. The studentship covers tuition, stipend, research training, and activity support. The application deadline is 5 March 2025. For more information and to apply, visit the provided link or contact the supervisors by email.

This fully funded PhD studentship at the University of Birmingham investigates personal, social, and environmental factors influencing adolescents’ and young adults’ reading behaviours and motivations. The project aims to develop a psychometrically sound tool to characterise reading behaviours and motivations, considering individual differences such as gender, ethnicity, special educational needs, reading ability, and social motivations, as well as environmental factors like socioeconomic circumstances and access to reading resources. The interdisciplinary supervisory team includes Prof Helen Breadmore and Dr Sanne van der Kleij from the University of Birmingham, and Dr Christina Clark and Irene Picton from the National Literacy Trust. The successful candidate will benefit from placements at the National Literacy Trust, gaining experience in public and policy engagement. Applicants should hold a first class or 2:1 degree in Psychology, Education, or related fields; a Masters degree and experience with young people and quantitative research are desirable. The studentship covers tuition, stipend, research training, and activity support grants. The application deadline is 5 March 2025. For more information and to apply, visit the provided link or contact the supervisors by email.

A fully funded PhD studentship is available at the University of Birmingham, in partnership with the National Literacy Trust, to investigate personal, social, and environmental factors influencing adolescents’ and young adults’ reading behaviours and motivations. The project aims to develop a psychometrically sound tool to characterise reading behaviours and motivations, considering individual differences such as gender, ethnicity, special educational needs, reading ability, social motivations, and environmental factors like socioeconomic circumstances and access to reading resources. The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team led by Prof Helen Breadmore (School of Education), Dr Sanne van der Kleij (School of Psychology), Dr Christina Clark, and Irene Picton (National Literacy Trust). The studentship includes tuition fees, a maintenance stipend, research training support, and research activity grants, with opportunities for placements at the National Literacy Trust to gain experience in public and policy engagement. Applicants should hold a first class or 2:1 degree in Psychology, Education, or related fields; a Masters degree and experience with young people and quantitative research are desirable. Skills in communication, teamwork, project management, and advanced statistical modelling are valued. The application deadline is 5 March 2025. Interested candidates should apply via the provided link and may contact Prof Helen Breadmore or Dr Sanne van der Kleij for informal enquiries.

A fully funded PhD studentship is available at the University of Birmingham, in partnership with the National Literacy Trust, to investigate personal, social, and environmental factors influencing adolescents’ and young adults’ reading behaviours and motivations. The project aims to develop a psychometrically sound tool to characterise reading behaviours and motivations, considering individual differences such as gender, ethnicity, special educational needs, reading ability, and social motivations, as well as environmental factors like socioeconomic circumstances and access to reading resources. The interdisciplinary supervisory team includes Prof Helen Breadmore and Dr Sanne van der Kleij from the University of Birmingham, and Dr Christina Clark and Irene Picton from the National Literacy Trust. The successful candidate will benefit from placements at the National Literacy Trust, gaining experience in public and policy engagement. Applicants should hold a first class or 2:1 degree in Psychology, Education, or related fields; a Masters degree and experience with young people and quantitative research are desirable. The studentship covers tuition, stipend, research training, and activity support. The application deadline is 5 March 2025. For more information and to apply, visit the project webpage or contact the supervisors by email.