Multiple Long-Term Conditions PhD Programme for Health Professionals Fellow
University of Glasgow
The Clinical PhD Research Fellowships are fixed term 3-year appointments offering training, mentoring and support to health professionals undertaking a PhD on the topic of multiple long-term conditions (MLTC), also known as multimorbidity. The posts will be based in either the University of Glasgow, Dundee, Edinburgh or St Andrews with potentially up to seven fellowships available. Our aim is to develop the next generation of leaders in MLTC research through identifying and developing highly skilled clinical pra...
The Clinical PhD Research Fellowships are fixed term 3-year appointments offering training, mentoring and support to health professionals undertaking a PhD on the topic of multiple long-term conditions (MLTC), also known as multimorbidity. The posts will be based in either the University of Glasgow, Dundee, Edinburgh or St Andrews with potentially up to seven fellowships available. Our aim is to develop the next generation of leaders in MLTC research through identifying and developing highly skilled clinical pra...
Opportunity details
The Clinical PhD Research Fellowships are fixed term 3-year appointments offering training, mentoring and support to health professionals undertaking a PhD on the topic of multiple long-term conditions (MLTC), also known as multimorbidity. The posts will be based in either the University of Glasgow, Dundee, Edinburgh or St Andrews with potentially up to seven fellowships available. Our aim is to develop the next generation of leaders in MLTC research through identifying and developing highly skilled clinical practitioners into researchers who understand and use multidisciplinary research to answer important clinical questions. The core post is a cohort-based 3-year PhD starting in August 2027 which funds a full-time salary, PhD fees and research costs. The successful candidates are expected to undertake a PhD during the term of the post. We include health care professionals from the following professions: Medicine Nursing/Midwifery Allied Health Professions (e.g., Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Podiatry, Dieticians) Pharmacy Dentistry Clinical Psychology Healthcare Scientists Where possible a 6-month preparatory period should begin at the start of February where successful candidates will work closely with allocated supervisors to develop the selected PhD project. Medical applicants are welcome from ALL medical and surgical specialties (including General Practice). Medical applicants must be doctors in training (holding an NTN and be eligible for higher clinical training where relevant for their specialty) or be General Practitioners who have completed their training (post-CCT) normally within the last 4 years (full-time equivalent ie. may be >4 calendar years accounting for part-time working). Dentists, either in a training programme or within 4 years full-tim...
Eligibility
The successful candidates are expected to undertake a PhD during the term of the post. We include health care professionals from the following professions: Medicine Nursing/Midwifery Allied Health Professions (e.g., Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Podiatry, Dieticians) Pharmacy Dentistry Clinical Psychology Healthcare Scientists Where possible a 6-month preparatory period should begin at the start of February where successful candidates will work closely with allocated supervisors to develop the selected PhD project. Medical applicants are welcome from ALL medical and surgical specialties (including General Practice). Medical applicants must be doctors in training (holding an NTN and be eligible for higher clinical training where relevant for their specialty) or be General Practitioners who have completed their training (post-CCT) normally within the last 4 years (full-time equivalent ie.
Requirements
The successful candidates are expected to undertake a PhD during the term of the post. We include health care professionals from the following professions: Medicine Nursing/Midwifery Allied Health Professions (e.g., Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Podiatry, Dieticians) Pharmacy Dentistry Clinical Psychology Healthcare Scientists Where possible a 6-month preparatory period should begin at the start of February where successful candidates will work closely with allocated supervisors to develop the selected PhD project. Medical applicants are welcome from ALL medical and surgical specialties (including General Practice). Medical applicants must be doctors in training (holding an NTN and be eligible for higher clinical training where relevant for their specialty) or be General Practitioners who have completed their training (post-CCT) normally within the last 4 years (full-time equivalent ie.
Funding and benefits
Funding eligibility: UK Students, EU Students, International Students. Funding amount: Please see advert for details.
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How to apply
Dentists, either in a training programme or within 4 years full-time equivalent of completing their training programme are eligible to apply. We encourage UK registered NMAHP, pharmacists and other clinical disciplines to apply providing they have a minimum of 2 years full-time equivalent experience after full registration at the point of application. Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered healthcare science professionals clinically active in the NHS are also welcome to apply (see job description for details). Please note that candidates can apply to this PhD Programme on a maximum of 3 occasions.
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Benefits
Funding eligibility: UK Students, EU Students, International Students. Funding amount: Please see advert for details.
Eligibility summary
The successful candidates are expected to undertake a PhD during the term of the post. We include health care professionals from the following professions: Medicine Nursing/Midwifery Allied Health Professions (e.g., Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Podiatry, Dieticians) Pharmacy Dentistry Clinical Psychology Healthcare Scientists Where possible a 6-month preparatory period should begin at the start of February where successful candidates will work closely with allocated supervisors to develop the selected PhD project. Medical applicants are welcome from ALL medical and surgical specialties (including General Practice). Medical applicants must be doctors in training (holding an NTN and be eligible for higher clinical training where relevant for their specialty) or be General Practitioners who have completed their training (post-CCT) normally within the last 4 years (full-time equivalent ie.
Requirements
The successful candidates are expected to undertake a PhD during the term of the post. We include health care professionals from the following professions: Medicine Nursing/Midwifery Allied Health Professions (e.g., Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Podiatry, Dieticians) Pharmacy Dentistry Clinical Psychology Healthcare Scientists Where possible a 6-month preparatory period should begin at the start of February where successful candidates will work closely with allocated supervisors to develop the selected PhD project. Medical applicants are welcome from ALL medical and surgical specialties (including General Practice). Medical applicants must be doctors in training (holding an NTN and be eligible for higher clinical training where relevant for their specialty) or be General Practitioners who have completed their training (post-CCT) normally within the last 4 years (full-time equivalent ie.
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