UKRI

PhD studentship at Swansea University in Psychology focused on gambling-related harm and the work of the GREAT Centre, a research centre studying gambling behaviour and interventions to reduce harm for individuals, families, and communities.

This opportunity is aligned with the PhD programme in Psychology at Swansea University (Singleton Campus) and is supervised by Prof Simon Dymond, Dr Martyn Quigley, Dr Jamie Torrance, and Dr Alice Hoon. The project description highlights basic, applied, translational, and clinical treatment research, with a policy-led and real-world impact focus.

Funding: full tuition fees, an annual UKRI stipend (£20,780 for 2025/26; £21,805 for 2026/27 onwards), plus up to £600 per year for research expenses.

Eligibility: applicants must hold a 2.1 undergraduate degree and a master’s degree, or a UK first-class honours degree (or equivalent) considered individually if no master’s is held. English language requirement is IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 6.5, or an accepted equivalent. The advert also notes that applications may be submitted in Welsh.

Application window: closing date 13 July 2026. Applicants must apply online, include RS972 in the relevant fields, upload the advert as a PDF, choose Scholarship Funding only, and submit the required documents including CV, transcripts/certificates, reference, personal statement, and evidence of English language if applicable.