Huddersfield Centre for Equity in Mental Health Funded PhD Studentships
University of Huddersfield
Competitive, fully funded three-year mental-health PhD studentships at the University of Huddersfield. For UK home applicants studying full-time; tuition and a tax-free stipend from £21,805 are covered. Apply by 13 November 2026.
The University of Huddersfield Centre for Equity in Mental Health is recruiting across six proposed PhD projects, including community mental-health economics, NHS partnerships, illicit-drug-use interventions, UK Biobank analysis, young carers and faith-based support. More projects are proposed than funded places available; the strongest applicants after interview will receive studentships. Each award covers three years of full-time research, home tuition fees and a tax-free stipend starting at £21,805 in 2026/27. Applicants are encouraged to discuss their research ideas with the relevant supervisor. Send the full initial application by email to the university by 13 November 2026.
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Benefits
Three years of full-time research funding, covering home tuition fees and a tax-free stipend starting at £21,805 for 2026/27. The call does not promise separate travel, visa or accommodation support.
Eligibility summary
UK home-fee applicants for full-time study only. A relevant MSc is preferred, although applicants with a first-class honours degree may also be considered. The competition has more proposed projects than funded places; project-specific academic fit matters.
Requirements
Documents required
Email pgrscholarships@hud.ac.uk by 13 November 2026 with a motivational message naming the project, a 2,000-word research proposal, CV, relevant transcripts and certificates, and proof of eligibility. Arrange two references, including at least one academic reference, to be sent directly by the referees by 4 December 2026.
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