University of York, Department of Health Sciences PhD Projects, Programs & Scholarships

Research Group: Mental Health and Addiction

Dr N Siddiqi

Application Deadline: 17 April 2020

Funding Type

PhD Type

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

This project has funding attached for UK and EU students, though the amount may depend on your nationality. Non-EU students may still be able to apply for the project provided they can find separate funding. You should check the project and department details for more information.

The Department of Health Sciences, University of York, and Khyber Medical University (KMU) are inviting applications for a fully funded off-site collaborative PhD studentship, available on a full-time basis to start in October 2020 for 3 years.

How can practitioners, service providers and commissioners be best supported to make use of research cohort data as a local health intelligence tool for child and early life health?

Research Group: Public Health and Society

Prof K Pickett

Application Deadline: 30 April 2020

Funding Type

PhD Type

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

This project has funding attached for UK and EU students, though the amount may depend on your nationality. Non-EU students may still be able to apply for the project provided they can find separate funding. You should check the project and department details for more information.

Applications are invited for a full-time 3-year studentship for a PhD in Health Sciences within the Department of Health Sciences, University of York, commencing October 2020.

PhD Studentship in Applied Health Research: Exploring the role and impact of volunteers in early interventions

Prof T Bywater, Dr S Blower

Application Deadline: 29 May 2020

Funding Type

PhD Type

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

This project has funding attached for UK and EU students, though the amount may depend on your nationality. Non-EU students may still be able to apply for the project provided they can find separate funding. You should check the project and department details for more information.

The Department of Health Sciences, University of York, is inviting applications for a fully funded PhD studentship, available on a full-time basis to start in October 2020, on a collaborative research project within the Early Years and Prevention theme of the newly awarded Yorkshire and Humber Applied Research Centre (YHARC), funded by the National Institute for Health Research.

PhD Studentship in Depression and Diabetes Multimorbidity in South Asia

Research Group: Mental Health and Addiction

Dr N Siddiqi

Application Deadline: 17 April 2020

Funding Type

PhD Type

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

This project has funding attached for UK and EU students, though the amount may depend on your nationality. Non-EU students may still be able to apply for the project provided they can find separate funding. You should check the project and department details for more information.

The Department of Health Sciences, University of York, is inviting applications for a fully funded PhD studentship, available on a full-time basis to start in October 2020 for 3 years.

PhD Studentship in development and evaluation of a study within a trial to improve recruitment and retention

Prof D Torgerson

Application Deadline: 30 April 2020

Funding Type

PhD Type

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

This project has funding attached for UK and EU students, though the amount may depend on your nationality. Non-EU students may still be able to apply for the project provided they can find separate funding. You should check the project and department details for more information.

Recruitment and retention in randomised controlled trials (RCTs) present a huge challenge to researchers. Typically, 50% of RCTs fail to recruit on time and to target, which results in trials being under-powered or requiring an extension.

PhD Studentship to develop a psychoeducational intervention for young people with retinoblastoma

Research Group: Public Health and Society

Dr J Taylor, Dr R Phillips

Application Deadline: 4 May 2020

Funding Type

PhD Type

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

This project has funding attached for UK and EU students, though the amount may depend on your nationality. Non-EU students may still be able to apply for the project provided they can find separate funding. You should check the project and department details for more information.

The purpose of this studentship, which is funded by the Childhood Eye Cancer Trust, is to develop a tailored psychoeducational intervention to support teenagers and young adults with retinoblastoma manage the psychological and social challenges they may face as they move into adulthood.

Research opportunities in the Department of Health Sciences

Social Sciences Research Programme

Funding Type

PhD Type

Social Sciences Research Programmes present a range of research opportunities, shaped by a university’s particular expertise, facilities and resources. You will usually identify a suitable topic for your PhD and propose your own project. Additional training and development opportunities may also be offered as part of your programme.

Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

This programme is waiting to confirm funding from a university or external source. This may depend on attracting suitable students and applications are welcome. Please see the programme details for more information.

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