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  Living better with chronic breathlessness


   Hull York Medical School

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  Dr M Johnson  No more applications being accepted  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

About the Project

Summary: Chronic breathlessness, persistent disabling breathlessness despite optimum disease management, is common and affects all aspects of life. In this PhD, the student will use theory-driven approaches to increase understanding of psycho-emotional aspects of breathlessness and implications for management in people with advanced diseases. The project will include study in a contrasting health and social care system of Australia.

For informal inquiries, please contact Miriam Johnson; [Email Address Removed].

Location and Research Culture
The full-time student will join a dynamic research team in the Wolfson Palliative Care Research Centre (WPCRC) based in the Institute for Clinical and Applied Health Research (ICAHR) in the University of Hull’s Allam Medical Building. WCPCR researchers work closely with other Hull York Medical School research groups and Faculty academics. The WPCRC has 10 research associates/fellows and 14 postgraduate students/fellows . The ICAHR’s postgraduate programme fosters group peer support, and the ICAHR seminars and methodology masterclasses encourage interaction between doctoral students and other researchers.
Hull York Medical School’s unique partnership brings together the expertise of both the Universities of Hull and York. Strong partnerships with NHS Trusts and community health organisations offer a wide clinical base within which to study – improving the health of people locally and impacting national and international health agendas in areas such as cancer research, palliative medicine, mental health and global public health.

Named Academic
Miriam Johnson; Professor of Palliative Medicine and Director of the Wolfson Palliative Care Research Centre. [Email Address Removed]

Start Date
1st January 2021

Qualification Required
This project is suitable for a student with good literature reviewing/qualitative skills. The PhD will provide the opportunity for the student to also gain experience in knowledge mobilisation methods.
In order to qualify for this scholarship you will require an undergraduate degree with at least a 2.1, or equivalent, in a relevant subject. English Language IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.

How to Apply
All applications MUST BE submitted to Hull York Medical School via the online application method choosing option PhD in Medical Sciences 2021 January, full time:
https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/courses/apply?course=DRPMEDSMED3&level=postgraduate

The deadline for applications is the 30th September 2020

In order for the Panel to get a sense of your academic background, commitment and interest, you are required to complete the application form in full and provide a research proposal/outline of academic interest. Research proposals and personal statements may be used in selecting applicants for interview. If you have any queries on how to apply please email [Email Address Removed].



Funding Notes

This full-time UK PhD Scholarship will cover fees at the ‘home/EU' student rate and maintenance (£15,285 for 2020/21) for three years, subject to satisfactory progress. Funding would be provided for exceptional international students for three years, dependent on satisfactory progress.
The student will also receive a budget for consumables and travel costs incurred during data collection. The studentship includes a month's visit to the University of Technology, Sydney, Australia in years 2 and 3 (funding for accommodation, subsistence and travel).