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Published: 06 May 2025 103 views
Acquired brain injury is significantly overrepresented in the criminal justice system, with prevalence estimates in prison populations ranging from 50% to 80% in adult populations. The needs of individuals with brain injury who come into contact with the justice system are often complex, involving significant co-occurring challenges.
While research has largely focused on improving identification and support within custodial settings - such as through brain injury screening tools at prison entry – far less attention has been paid to how brain injury is perceived and considered during earlier stages of the criminal justice process, particularly the adjudication phase.
This lack of focus is important. Past research shows that nonevidential and extra-legal information can influence legal decision-making. We also know that laypeople and non-expert professionals often hold misconceptions about the long-term effects of brain injury. Yet legal decision-makers may need to interpret and synthesise complex medical and psychological information - such as evidence relating to brain injury - when reaching legal and sentencing-related decisions.
A key consideration, then, is how individuals with brain injury are perceived and evaluated within the criminal justice system, and how this information may influence legal adjudication.
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| Application Deadline | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Country to study | United Kingdom |
| School to study | Swansea University |
| Type | PhD |
| Course to study | View courses |
| Sponsor | Swansea University |
| Gender | Men and Women |
This scholarship covers the full cost of tuition fees and an annual stipend at UKRI rate (currently £19,237 for 2024/25).
Due to funding restrictions, this scholarship is open to applicants eligible to pay tuition fees at the UK rate only, as defined by UKCISA regulations
Applicants for PhD must hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level and a master’s degree. Alternatively, applicants with a UK first class honours degree (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) not holding a master’s degree, will be considered on an individual basis. See - Country-specific Information for European Applicants 2019 and Country-specific Information for International Applicants 2019.???
English Language:?IELTS 6.5 Overall (with no individual component below 6.5) or Swansea University recognised equivalent.?For further information, please see the Swansea University English Language Entry Policy.
For more details, visit Swansea University Scholarship webpage
As part of your online application, you MUST upload the following documents (please do not send these via email):
Informal enquiries are welcome; please?contact?Dr Claire Williams [email protected]
To apply, please complete your application online with the following information
(Full Time) / PhD Psychology / 3 Year / (July)
In the event you have already applied for the above programme previously, the application system may issue a warning notice and prevent application, in this case, please email?[email protected]?where staff will be happy to assist you in submitting your application.
2. Start year?– please select?July 2025
3. Funding (page 8 on the application process)?–
*It is the responsibility of the applicant to list the above information accurately when applying, please note that applications received without the above information listed will not be considered for the scholarship award.
One application is required per individual Swansea University led research scholarship award; applications cannot be considered listing multiple Swansea University led research scholarship awards.
NOTE:?Applicants for PhD/EngD/ProfD/EdD - to support our commitment to providing an environment free of discrimination and celebrating diversity at Swansea University you are required to complete an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Monitoring Form in addition to your programme application form. ?
For more details, visit Swansea University Scholarship webpage
