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Interested in studying for a PhD in the School of Nursing and Midwifery? We have a number of opportunities open for people who want to start a research career in nursing. At least one and hopefully more of the following topics will be funded through a Department of Employment and Learning studentship.
- Cancer and psychiatric co-morbidity – pathways from help-seeking and service utilisation to patient outcomes.
- Exercise prescription and adherence in children with chronic and life-long conditions
- Testicular cancer – identifying survivorship needs
Applicants must have a 2:1 undergraduate degree and / or a Master’s degree, preferably in nursing or a cognate area. Training in research methods at Master’s level is also desirable. Selection of shortlisted candidates will involve an interview. For a full award (fees and stipend), applicants must have been resident in the UK for three years. Details of PhD studentships covering tuition fees and maintenance for home and EU students (subject to the Department for Employment and Learning UK residency rules), can be found at http://www.delni.gov.uk/index/publications/pubs-higher-education/postgraduate-studentships-terms-conditions.htm. Successful applicants must meet the DEL criteria.
If you wish to be considered for a studentship, please email Gillian Higgins at g.higgins@qub.ac.uk by the 16th February 2013. In that email you should provide the following details:
- The subject and classification of the degrees that you hold.
- Any other postgraduate qualifications that you have attained.
- Details of research methods training that you have undertaken, including the marks that you were awarded.
- Details of any experience that you have in carrying out research.
- A short paragraph explaining why you want to undertake a PhD in the School of Nursing and Midwifery.
