This research proposal is concerned about creating interactive digital game systems for children with Cerebral Palsy to enhance collaborative play. It could also be used for rehabilitation requirements that an interactive system for children with CP should support:
1) Movement of the shoulder,
2) Pronation or flexion of the wrist,
3) Extension of the fingers, and
4) Smiling or laughing while interacting.
There still exists a gap in understanding how to design systems that can provide sustained interest and motivation in children’s physical rehabilitative exercises.
Please note, the successful candidate will be required to obtain AccessNI clearance prior to registration due to the nature of the project.
Applicants should hold, or expect to obtain, a First or Upper Second Class Honours Degree in a subject relevant to the proposed area of study.
We may also consider applications from those who hold equivalent qualifications, for example, a Lower Second Class Honours Degree plus a Master’s Degree with Distinction.
In exceptional circumstances, the University may consider a portfolio of evidence from applicants who have appropriate professional experience which is equivalent to the learning outcomes of an Honours degree in lieu of academic qualifications.
If the University receives a large number of applicants for the project, the following desirable criteria may be applied to shortlist applicants for interview.
The University offers the following levels of support:
The following scholarship options are available to applicants worldwide:
These scholarships will cover full-time PhD tuition fees for three years (subject to satisfactory academic performance) and will provide a £900 per annum research training support grant (RTSG) to help support the PhD researcher.
Applicants who already hold a doctoral degree or who have been registered on a programme of research leading to the award of a doctoral degree on a full-time basis for more than one year (or part-time equivalent) are NOT eligible to apply for an award.
Please note: you will automatically be entered into the competition for the Full Award, unless you state otherwise in your application.
The scholarship will cover tuition fees at the Home rate and a maintenance allowance of £19,000 (tbc) per annum for three years (subject to satisfactory academic performance).
This scholarship also comes with £900 per annum for three years as a research training support grant (RTSG) allocation to help support the PhD researcher.
Due consideration should be given to financing your studies. Further information on cost of living
Borzenkova, G., Niedderer, K., and Rozsahegyi, T. (2018) Designing Play Equipment for Children with Cerebral Palsy: the context and design guidelines, in Storni, C., Leahy, K., McMahon, M., Lloyd, P. and Bohemia, E. (eds.), Design as a catalyst for change - DRS International Conference 2018, 25-28 June, Limerick, Ireland. https://doi.org/10.21606/drs.2018.491
Cristiano, J.; Rahmani, M.; Helland, K. and Puig, D. (2017). GABLE - GAmification for a Better LifE. In OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES for European Projects - EPS Portugal 2017/2018, ISBN 978-989-758-361-2, pages 124-132. DOI: 10.5220/0008862401240132
Submission deadline
Monday 27 February 2023
04:00PM
Interview Date
Weeks commencing 3 April and 17 April 2023
Preferred student start date
18 September 2023
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