Research and PhD programmes Placed fifth in the UK for research power in REF2014, our sport and exercise research is the highest ranked in London, with 83% of our research classed as world-leading or internationally excellent. Our researchers work in the cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal and neurological research and also focus on integrative aspects of human physiology, biomechanics and psychology of sport and exercise. We investigate the role of sport, health and wellbeing in contemporary society and their relevance to policy and practice. Our work spans a wide remit, from analysis of healthy lifestyles and recreational sport participation, to research into elite sport systems and performers. Research opportunities for students Research students are welcomed to Brunel as valued members of our thriving, research-intensive community. Browse PhD opportunities below and find out about the funding available for students. Before applying for a PhD We encourage you use our supervisor search tool online, to discuss your proposal before submitting your application. Find out more here. Human Performance, Exercise and Rehabilitation PhD Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences PhD Welfare, Health and Wellbeing PhD Research in Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences Find people, projects, groups and publications in Sports, Health and Exercise Sciences. Browse research projects Meet our experts 83% of our research is world leading or internationally excellent Sports Sciences Research Archive Browse our collection of research outputs including PhD theses Human Performance, Exercise and Rehabilitation Learning, Expertise, Action and Perception Cognitive Neuroscience Institute of Environment, Health and Societies Work with our experts Research degrees at Brunel Research services for Business Courses Ageing Studies PhD Environment and Health PhD Human Performance, Exercise and Rehabilitation PhD Public Health and Health Promotion PhD Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences PhD Welfare, Health and Wellbeing PhD View all courses Fully-funded studentships Our funded studentships become available at different times of the year. Please keep checking our page regularly to see the latest funded opportunities. We also advertise all our funded studentships as soon as they become available on the @BrunelResearch twitter account. View all studentships