University of Limerick

The faculty of Education and Health Sciences at the University of Limerick has four key areas of research strength and capability that are interdisciplinary and cross-faculty (School of Education; Psychology; Physical Education & Sports Sciences; Nursing & Midwifery; Clinical Therapies; and Graduate Entry Medical School).  These areas are complemented by several research centres and clusters. The four research strengths are outlined along with some research areas that could inform the topic or content of your PhD research. For more specific topics, check out each department research websites to get further information on PhD research.
Non-EU fee waivers available for the right candidate.

PhD Projects for Non-EU students in the Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences are as follows:

•  Teaching and promoting innovative assessment in physical education teacher education
• Irish Rugby Injury Surveillance (IRIS): Irish Rugby Football Union Injury Surveillance And Prevention Programme- Schools, age-grade and Community.
• Movement metrics in cycling – the use of big data for the participatory athlete
• GO GREEN EX: Transdisciplinary Investigations of Green Exercise as a Preventative Intervention for the Promotion of Physical Activity and Mental Well-Being.

For information on other PhD opportunities in the Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, please visit this site.  For more information on non-EU fee waivers for PhD please contact Dr Stephen Gallagher Assistant Dean of Research: stephen.gallagher@ul.ie