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PhD opportunities: Nutrition

Compare 2 doctoral research opportunities connected with Nutrition, including project summaries, funding and application deadlines.

Nutrition

Parkinson Disease Fracture and Osteoporosis Risk: Co-Production of Digital Tools to Integrate Fracture Prevention into Care

University of British Columbia

About the Project Dr. Sarah Purcell and Dr. Daryl Wile at the University of British Columbia Okanagan (Kelowna, BC) are seeking a highly motivated PhD student to join an interdisciplinary research program focused on improving bone health and fracture prevention in people living with Parkinson's disease.

Location: Vancouver, Canada, Canada
Deadline: 1 November 2026
Funding: Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Nutrition

Increasing children’s consumption of pulses for healthy and sustainable diets.

University of Sheffield

About the Project Transforming current diets is essential to address major public health and environmental challenges (Stewart et al., 2021). In England, 22% of children are living with overweight or obesity by the time they begin primary school aged 4–5 years (NHS Digital, 2024), with rates highest among children living in deprived areas. Many children’s diets are high in sugar, salt, and saturated fat, while being low in fruits, vegetables and pulses.

Location: Sheffield, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Deadline: Year-round applications
Funding: Self-Funded PhD Students Only