With our partner university, Liverpool John Moores University, Alef Trust offers a collaborative PhD in Applied Transpersonal Psychology. The collaborative basis of the PhD means that you will conduct your research under guidance from supervisors from both Alef Trust and LJMU. Given our expertise in the topic, the Alef Trust supervisor will lead in most academic aspects of the programme. Those accepted onto the programme will benefit from being registered with LJMU, giving you full access to LJMU’s Doctoral Academy.

JMU is a national leader in educational outcomes assessment and in applied and theoretical measurement. Students are prepared to be leaders in assessment and psychometric methods in a wide range of settings. The vision of the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program in assessment and measurement at JMU is to establish and maintain a national reputation as a valuable resource in educational outcomes assessment and in applied and theoretical measurement. As such, the program will help meet the growing demand for assessment and measurement professionals in a wide variety of applied settings.

JMU’s oldest doctoral program, the clinical and school psychology program produces leading professional psychologists who are broadly trained in the science and practice of psychology. The mission of the clinical and school psychology (Psy.D.) doctoral program is to produce leading professional psychologists who are broadly trained in the science and practice of psychology, actively self-reflective, and optimally prepared to work in a wide variety of settings with a diverse clientele and demonstrably committed to an ethic of personal responsibility, social awareness, and global engagement.

This PhD Program in Emotion Psychology (the study of affective processes such as emotions, mood, feelings and its relation to attention, memory, decision, reasoning, creativity) is innovative and unique in Europe and combines knowledge brought by Psychology and several other fields of Science to provide an updated solid theoretical and methodological background in the study of emotional processes. It meets the exponentially growing interest of the last couple of decades in Emotion after the findings that emotion is key to decision-making and that affective processes in the brain create an implicit layer of influence on the most varied aspects of human mental activity, behaviour, and creations. A strong branch of research is focusing on emotion regulation and positive emotions, forming a strong basis for applied interventions towards psychological well-being and health as well as the betterment of the workplace, education, and human developmental contexts.

This PhD program in Clinical Psychology is interdisciplinary, enabling students through the design and implementation of the dissertation to become experts in both research and clinical practice. Topics to be addressed in a dissertation should delve into therapeutic approaches such as cognitive-behavioural therapy, psychoanalysis and other psychotherapeutic methods. Also deal with assessment and diagnosis to determine mental disorders or behavioural problems of patients, as well as the study of advanced research methodologies and statistical analysis to design, conduct and interpret scientific studies. Finally, develop areas related to mental disorders, such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia and others, including their aetiology and treatment, while also delving into the ethical and legal guidelines governing psychological practice.

PhD by research via Distance Learning is awarded after successfully completing a theoretical research specialization. This research is presented in the form of a doctoral thesis. The PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) is the only doctoral degree that can be achieved through distance learning. The main requirement for a PhD online through distance learning is to present and discuss a thesis of at least 100 pages for review and evaluation by an academic committee at Selinus University. A thesis project for this PhD should explore the fundamental themes of therapies, such as listening and intervening in psychological disorders from multiple perspectives. If necessary, support it using herbs, homeopathy and floral remedies. Through the study of different theories and research, the candidate learns how to realize multiple perspective interpretations and develop their own therapeutic approach. Natural psychotherapy is not based on "rapid psychiatric pharmacological correction" therapies of exclusive medical openness. Rather, it focuses on obtaining permanent results by integrating the patient's neurophysiological and mental processes at a natural healing rate. This program allows students to analyze a conflict, interpret the corresponding problem and offer the best possible solution.

The PhD degree is conferred by virtue of a thesis.

The PhD degree is conferred by virtue of a thesis.

A thesis project for this PhD should explore the fundamental themes of therapies, such as listening and intervening in psychological disorders from multiple perspectives. If necessary, support it using herbs, homeopathy and floral remedies. Through the study of different theories and research, the candidate learns how to realize multiple perspective interpretations and develop their own therapeutic approach. Natural psychotherapy is not based on "rapid psychiatric pharmacological correction" therapies of exclusive medical openness. Rather, it focuses on obtaining permanent results by integrating the patient's neurophysiological and mental processes at a natural healing rate. This program allows students to analyze a conflict, interpret the corresponding problem and offer the best possible solution.

The PhD Psychology is a 36-month full-time research degree conducted under the supervision of a faculty member culminating with submission of a research thesis.

The MBHT Ph.D. program offers advanced, interdisciplinary research training on the nature and evolution of human thought, mind, and behavior. By integrating neuroscience, psychology, philosophy of science, and the history of philosophy, the program aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the human mind in its cognitive, affective, social, and cultural dimensions. MBHT embraces two complementary perspectives. On one hand, it promotes the study of human neurophysiology and psychology, exploring the mechanisms underlying mental functions and behaviors. On the other, it examines the historical and epistemological foundations of scientific knowledge and human thought, tracing their historical development from an intercultural perspective.  MBHT trains researchers to conduct innovative analyses of human thought, behavior, and the brain, addressing both their biological and cultural foundations through advanced interdisciplinary methodologies. Graduates will be prepared to tackle complex scientific and societal challenges, contributing to advancements in fields such as mental health, intercultural understanding, and the ethics of technology. The program aims to shape a new generation of scholars who combine scientific rigor with a historical-philosophical perspective, fostering a non-reductionist approach to the complexity of the human mind.

The program in PhD in Psychology offers graduates in psychology, biology, medicine, and other social sciences the opportunity to broaden their theoretical and practical knowledge to achieve new scientific results. Courses will cover but will be not limited to, topics such as social cognition and social representation, psychophysiological measurements, and qualitative and quantitative research methods.

PhD by research via Distance Learning is awarded after successfully completing a theoretical research specialization. This research is presented in the form of a doctoral thesis. The PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) is the only doctoral degree that can be achieved through distance learning. The main requirement for a PhD online through distance learning is to present and discuss a thesis of at least 100 pages for review and evaluation by an academic committee at Selinus University. Psychoanalysis aims to change a person's personality through the study of the unconscious mind. Psychoanalysis was founded in the early 1890s by the Austrian neurologist Sigmund Freud. Psychoanalysis promotes awareness of unconscious, maladaptive and habitually recurring patterns of emotion and behaviour, allowing previously unconscious aspects of the self to integrate and promote optimal functioning, healing and creative expression. Current psychoanalytic models are continuously improved and reviewed by analytical experience, clinical outcomes and ongoing research. The research thesis should explore one or more aspects of psychoanalysis.

PhD by research via Distance Learning is awarded after successfully completing a theoretical research specialization. This research is presented in the form of a doctoral thesis. The PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) is the only doctoral degree that can be achieved through distance learning. The main requirement for a PhD online through distance learning is to present and discuss a thesis of at least 100 pages for review and evaluation by an academic committee at Selinus University. This research program reveals the enormous potential of clinical psychology to help individuals, groups and societies. The candidate should develop a final thesis that explores an aspect of knowledge of this stimulating field from a clinical perspective that integrates psychology, biology and chemistry focused on the treatment of different pathologies. He will also have to face the roles and responsibilities of the contemporary clinical psychologist, his scientific bases and his theoretical orientations.

This program is designed to teach future therapists how to listen to and intervene in psychological disorders from multiple perspectives. Through the study and analysis of different theories, the student learns how to make multiple perspectives- interpretations and to develop his/her own therapeutic approach. Natural psychotherapy does not rely on a "quick psychiatric drug fix", it rather focuses on obtaining permanent results by integrating the neurophysiological and mental processes of the patient at a natural healing pace. This program teaches students how to analyze a conflict, interpret the corresponding problem, and offer the best possible solution.

This doctoral program is interuniversity in nature and involves researchers from the universities of A Coruña and Santiago de Compostela. Researchers from the universities of Barcelona, Oviedo and Valencia, as well as the Matia Gerontological Institute (INGEMA) are also integrated into their teams.

Longevity Studies enables a better understanding of the interfaces and challenges of prolongation of human life (longevity). It fosters further understanding and finding of appropriate answers and solutions of theoretical, applied, and ethical contexts of longevity. It reflects not only current demographic changes of population (such as gerontology), but also reflects the fact that nowadays people with severe disabilities, chronic illnesses and impairment live longer than ever before, and also that some other specific groups of our population have needs related to longevity. Longevity Studies offers an integrated study on the boarder of humanities, social, biomedical, and other mainly applied sciences. The course responds to needs of specialist analyses and solutions to problems related to longevity and demographic changes in society and in various fields of human life and activity. The PhD Longevity studies produces highly skilled and knowledgeable specialists in research, expertise, and transference of knowledge into practice. On the scientific level they are able to tackle problems related to the longevity of human life. They are aware, and able to use relevant scientific methods, to coordinate interdisciplinary teams. And furthermore, able to publish both scientific publications and materials for decision making at all levels and problems related to longevity.