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PhD Studentship
Fully Funded PhD Studentship in Brain Health, Concussion Prevention and Athlete Welfare at Leeds Beckett University Leeds Beckett University in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Data Science
Funding
Full funding availableDeadline
Aug 17, 2026
Country
United Kingdom
University
Leeds Beckett University

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Fully funded PhD studentship at Leeds Beckett University (Carnegie School of Sport) in the UK, focused on brain health, concussion prevention, athlete welfare, and long-term wellbeing in professional rugby league players.
The project is part of the PROTECT programme (Player Risk Observation, Testing & Early-Care Targeting) and is funded by the Rugby League Cares Brain Health Fund in collaboration with the University of Sydney, the University of Leeds, and the Rugby Football League.
Research themes include neuropsychology, athlete health and healthy ageing, clinical screening, epidemiology, public health, data science and health informatics, sport and exercise science, and preventive healthcare.
Funding includes a 4-year fully funded PhD studentship, a tax-free annual stipend of £21,805 paid monthly, research support funding, a laptop, access to world-class facilities, and national/international conference funding. An enhanced bursary is available for applicants with a clinical or healthcare background. International applicants must pay the international tuition fee top-up.
Eligibility: applicants should hold a First-Class or Upper Second-Class bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field such as Sport & Exercise Science, Medicine, Psychology, Neuroscience, Public Health, Physiology, Biomedical Science, or Epidemiology. A master's degree is desirable, and strong research, analytical, and communication skills are expected.
Deadline: 17 August 2026. Interviews are scheduled for 7–11 September 2026, with a start date of 1 October 2026.
Supervisory team: Prof. Ben Jones, Dr. Sarah Chantler, Dr. Antonis Stavropoulos-Kalinoglou, Dr. James Tooby, Prof. Andrew Gardner (University of Sydney), and Prof. Dane Vishnubala (University of Leeds).
Funding details
Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.
How to apply
Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.
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