This 4 year studentship aims to develop an integrated empirical examination of the emerging scientific, policy and practice landscape of preconception care. It brings together epigenetics, social science and public health to explore social, political, and ethical concerns and priorities regarding lifestyle choices and environmental hazards, and paternal and maternal influences before and after conception. Through evidence mapping, documentary analysis and interviews with scientific, policy and clinical communities, the studentship will examine how neoliberal imperatives of responsibilisation and self-care and the ethics of anticipatory parenthood are framed and operationalised within public and maternal health in England.
Entry requirements
• Candidates applying to the 4-year PhD should hold or expect to hold a UK first-class or upper second-class (2:1) undergraduate degree or a Master's degree in a relevant subject or overseas equivalent
• Candidates applying to the 1-year MSc + 4-year PhD should hold or expect to hold a first-class or upper second-class (2:1) undergraduate degree or overseas equivalent
• University of Leicester English language ( URL: https://le.ac.uk/study/research-degrees/entry-reqs/eng-lang-reqs ) requirements apply
Candidates who do not meet these entry requirements, but feel they have additional research experience should describe this clearly in the applicant statement.
Applicants should note that this programme is not intended for clinically active, medically qualified candidates.
Eligibility
UK/EU and International* applicants may apply.
*International applicants not applying from a Low or Middle Income Country must be able to demonstrate that they can fund the difference between UK/EU and International tuition fees for the duration of the PhD
Enquiries
For project enquiries please contact the relevant Theme lead or the project supervisor in the first instance.
Administration and general enquiries to Sarah Robinson at [Email Address Removed].
To Apply
Please follow the application advice and submit your application using the online application form at
https://le.ac.uk/study/research-degrees/funded-opportunities/wellcome-trust-2020
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