Developing and testing resource-oriented psycho-social interventions in low and middle income countries

Applications are invited from graduates in psychology or other relevant social science (First or Upper Second) to work with the NIHR Global Health Research Group on Developing Psycho-Social Interventions for Mental Health Care at Bart’s and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry. The 3 year studentship will commence in September 2017 and be based at the Unit for Social and Community Psychiatry (WHO Collaborating Centre for Mental Health Service Development) at the site of the Newham Centre for Mental Health.

Project description
The NIHR Global Health Research Group on Developing Psycho-Social Interventions for Mental Health Care at Bart’s and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry aims at developing and testing psycho-social interventions in partnership with institutions in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Colombia and Uganda. The Group (Director: Professor Stefan Priebe) is multi-disciplinary and will focus on resource-oriented approaches, in particular principles of DIALOG+, peer/volunteer support and family involvement.

The PhD studentship will evaluate the process across the different partnerships and focus on the adjustment of resource-oriented models for different contexts in low and middle income countries. This will involve evaluation of the adaptations of interventions and of proof-of-concept studies in the participating partner countries.

Funding Notes
This 3 year PhD studentship is funded by Queen Mary, University of London, and comes with a tax-free stipend of £16,750 per annum (in the first year). It is open to UK Nationals, EEA/Swiss migrant workers and non-UK nationals with indefinite leave to remain in the UK who will have three years ordinary residence in the EU prior to the start of the studentship. University tuition fees (at UK/EU levels) will be met by the funding body.

How to apply
Your application should consist of a CV, contact details of two academic referees, and you must also include a personal statement (1,000 words maximum) describing your interest in and suitability for this project.

Please submit your application to: Carolanne Ellis ([Email Address Removed])

Closing date: 15th July 2017

Formal interviews will be held on TBC