ViSS Cycling: Training Visual Scanning Strategy in Cycling to improve cyclist safety when approaching and crossing roads
PhDs and postgraduate research
Funding
Funded PhD Project (International students only)
Project code
SHES6161021
Department
School of Sport, Health and Exercise Science
Start date
October 2021
Closing date
4 May 2021
(12.00pm GMT)
The PhD will be based in the School of Sport, Health and Exercise Science and will be supervised by Dr Martina Navarro, Dr Peter Howell and Professor Djamila Ouelhadj.
Candidates applying for this project may be eligible to compete for a Portsmouth Global PhD scholarship. Successful candidates will receive a scholarship to cover tuition fees at an international rate for three years, a stipend in line with the UKRI rate (£15,609 for 2021/22), and one return flight to London during the duration of the course. Bursary recipients will also receive £1,500 for project costs/consumables for the duration of the programme.
The work on this project will
- Examine VSS that allow cyclists to safely approach and cross road junctions.
- Investigate whether a training programme that orients riders’ VSS to where and when to look at when deciding to cross a road is effective.
- Investigate the effects of cycling speed, path width and cycling experience on VSS and performance of cyclists.
Entry requirements
You'll need a good first degree from an internationally recognised university (minimum upper second class or equivalent, depending on your chosen course) or a Master’s degree in an appropriate subject. In exceptional cases, we may consider equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.
How to apply
We’d encourage you to contact Dr Martina Navarro (martina.navarro@port.ac.uk) to discuss your interest before you apply, quoting the project code.
When you are ready to apply, you can use our online application form. Make sure you submit a personal statement, proof of your degrees and grades, details of two referees, proof of your English language proficiency and an up-to-date CV. Our ‘How to Apply’ page offers further guidance on the PhD application process.
If you want to be considered for this funded PhD opportunity you must quote project code SHES6161021 when applying.