Self-Funded PhD Opportunity in Rehabilitation and Health (Ref: SSEHS26-SF-003)

About the Project

Transform Lives Through Rehabilitation and Health with a PhD at Loughborough University. Join a world-leading research community where innovation meets real-world impact. The School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough offers a dynamic and supportive environment for doctoral study in rehabilitation and health. Our PhD opportunities focus on advancing rehabilitation and health focusing on improving health, recovery, and quality of life through cutting-edge research in areas such as clinical exercise science, musculoskeletal health, work rehabilitation, neurological rehabilitation, pre-rehabilitation and lifestyle interventions for chronic conditions.

You’ll work in a school with renowned centres, including the National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine, the National Rehabilitation Centre, the Peter Harrison Lab for Disability Sport, and the Centre for Lifestyle Medicine and Behaviour driving transformative change in rehabilitation and health. With access to state-of-the-art facilities and interdisciplinary expertise, you’ll help shape the future of health and wellbeing. From developing cutting-edge rehabilitation strategies to improving quality of life for diverse populations, our interdisciplinary teams collaborate with healthcare providers, policymakers, and global partners to deliver research that matters. Whether you’re passionate about advancing clinical practice, innovating rehabilitation technologies, or shaping health policy, Loughborough provides the ideal platform to make a lasting difference and create better futures together.

Supervisor

• Dr Danny Longman

Tuition fees for 2026-27 entry

• UK fee - £5,238 Full-time degree per annum
• International fee - £29,500 Full-time degree per annum

Fees for the 2026-27 academic year apply to projects starting in October 2026, February 2027 and July 2027.

UK tuition fees for 2026/27 are currently to be confirmed pending the release of the UKRI recommended rates. Once published, these rates will be subject to formal approval by the University before being confirmed.

Opportunity Details

• Target Start Date: October 2026
• Full time or part time available.
• Open to UK and international applicants.

How to Apply

We welcome discussions with interested candidates.

• Step 1: Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact Dr Danny Longman using the contact email address to discuss research interests and funding sources, you may also be asked to provide a CV and academic transcripts.
• Step 2: Following an informal discussion, applicants are invited to make a formal application on the Loughborough Website.