Anna Freud BeeWell Doctor of Philosophy Studentship in Evidence Based Child and Adolescent Mental Health 2026
Fully Funded PhD Studentship in the UK for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Research
Introduction
The Anna Freud BeeWell Doctor of Philosophy Studentship 2026 is now accepting applications from motivated researchers interested in child and adolescent mental health, wellbeing, psychology, and public health.
This fully funded three-year PhD studentship offers successful candidates the opportunity to undertake doctoral research through University College London (UCL) while contributing to the impactful BeeWell Programme.
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Opportunity Name
Anna Freud BeeWell Doctor of Philosophy Studentship 2026
Host Country
United Kingdom
Host Organization
Anna Freud
Partner University
University College London (UCL)
Programme Type
Fully Funded PhD Studentship
Duration
3 Years
Funding
Fully Funded
Annual Stipend
Up to £25,657
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Deadline
29 June 2026
Opportunity Overview
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Organization
Anna Freud
Degree Level
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Study Mode
Full-Time
Duration
3 Years
Locations
London or Manchester, UK
University
University College London (UCL)
Research Area
Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Working Model
Hybrid
Tuition Coverage
Home UK Tuition Fees Covered
Start Date
September 2026
About Organization
Anna Freud is a leading mental health charity dedicated to supporting children, young people, and families through research, innovation, and evidence-based practice.
The organization works to improve mental health outcomes by advancing and sharing high-quality science and practice across education, healthcare, and communities.
About Programme
The BeeWell Doctor of Philosophy Studentship combines doctoral study with applied research focused on understanding and improving young people's wellbeing and mental health.
Successful candidates will conduct research using large-scale datasets while contributing directly to the BeeWell Programme and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and schools.
The Anna Freud BeeWell Doctor of Philosophy Studentship 2026 is an exceptional opportunity for researchers passionate about improving mental health outcomes for children and young people through evidence-based research.
Competition is expected to be high. Applicants with strong quantitative research backgrounds, well-developed research proposals, and demonstrated commitment to child mental health research will have a significant advantage.