ICare-DTC fully-funded Integrated Dementia Care PhD Fellowships

The Doctoral Training Centre for integrated dementia care (ICare-DTC) is led by Queen Mary University of London and funded by the Alzheimer’s Society.

A fantastic opportunity for PhD students planning to develop a research career in dementia research who are passionate about improving care for people living with dementia to study within a cutting edge, supportive national network of leading dementia researchers.

The core mission of ICare-DTC is to develop integrated dementia care that seamlessly connects health, social care, and community sectors, spanning both primary and secondary care settings. In this first cohort, we will support and mentor up to five outstanding PhD students—the future leaders in dementia research—to complete a transformative 4-year doctoral program.

Leading institutions

The ICare-DTC fellowships bring together five leading institutions in dementia care research: Queen Mary University of London, University College London, London School of Economics and Political Science, Leeds Beckett University and University of Plymouth.

ICare-DTC has funding for 29 PhD students over 8 years, with a new cohort each year for five years. Our first student cohort will start in October 2025. In this cohort, each of the five institutions will support and nurture a future dementia research leader to conduct a 4-year PhD. Applicants will have 15 projects to choose from.

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ICare-DTC research focus

Our experienced and passionate team will support a cohort of students in developing PhD studies that not only contribute to international research individually but also collectively create a unique body of knowledge. This research will focus on delivering seamless care from diagnosis to end of life, ensuring independence, autonomy, and choice for all, with a particular emphasis on reaching under-served populations.

Supervision and training

Our interdisciplinary group (primary care, allied health, psychiatry, psychology, geriatrics, neurology, nursing, social care) spans health and social care, people living with dementia, and current/former carers/supporters. Students will be supported by cross-institutional supervision teams. Their research projects will be co-produced with PPIE, and key stakeholders.

Students will learn from experts in different research methods to develop projects to understand and improve care and support. We will prioritise student wellbeing, with cohort-building and networking, and peer support including annual residential retreats, mentorship from PPIE, policy and international experts.

Through the ICare-DTC, students will also benefit from unique opportunities, including policy workshops, public engagement sessions teaching how to communicate our research to the public, individual training and development budgets, and with potential placements with our partners at Nuffield Trust, Marie Curie and many more.

How to apply

If you’re passionate about advancing dementia care, join us to make a lasting impact on individuals and families affected by dementia. To see the PhD projects available, eligibility criteria, FAQs, or to apply, please visit here.

Applications close at midnight on 22nd January 2025

Interviews will be held in person at Queen Mary University of London, Whitechapel Campus on Friday 14th February 2025. We will reimburse reasonable, standard class travel for shortlisted candidates on provision of valid receipts. If attendance in person is not possible, in line with our inclusive ethos we will liaise with shortlisted candidates to enable virtual participation.

ICare-DTC and associated institutions are committed to equality, diversity, widening participation and inclusion. We welcome applications, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, or transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

ICare-DTC lunchtime Webinar

For more information or to ask questions, please join the webinar on Thursday 5th December 2024 from 12:00 to 13:00 hosted by the centres co-leads Prof Nathan Davies and Prof Claudia Cooper. Please Join the meeting here (Meeting ID: 374 284 433 895, Passcode: 7Rka2v)

For general enquires please email icare-dtc@qmul.ac.uk.