Leverhulme Doctoral Training Programme for the Ecological study of the Brain (3 Years) PhD

This Doctoral Training Programme (DTP) trains students in the interdisciplinary study of interactions between human brain function, behaviour and real-world environments. We bring together supervisors from psychology, neuroscience, geography, engineering, architecture, education, and computer sciences, sharing the vision that we can achieve a step-change in both our understanding of how humans function in the environment and how to change the environment to best suit human endeavours.

Applicants must hold, or be expected to achieve, a first or high upper second-class undergraduate Honours degree (e.g. BA, BSc) or a Master’s degree (e.g. MRes, MSc), or the overseas equivalent, in a relevant subject.

The English language level for this programme is: Level 2

UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL. The courses will develop your academic English and academic skills required to succeed at postgraduate level.

Further information can be found on our English language requirements page.

The aim of this DTP is to allow our students to produce world-leading science in collaboration with world-class scientists, and we believe that ensuring that our students are ready for life after their PhD is just as important. Our DTP specifically supports students to undertake advanced training, visit labs in the UK and overseas, and provides rare opportunities to develop transferable skills that enhance career prospects in and outside academia.