NIHR Applied Research Collaboration West Midlands

One fully funded, full time, three-year PhD studentship is available in Warwick Medical School from January 2021. The studentship includes fees and monthly stipend based on the Research Councils recommended rate – for details see: https://www.ukri.org/skills/funding-for-research-training/ .The studentship is part of the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration West Midlands (ARC WM). ARC WM is a £9 million, five-year initiative which started in October 2019. We have a mission to create lasting and effective collaborations across health and social care organisations, universities and local authorities by using research to improve the services we deliver across the West Midlands and further afield. The increasing demand for social care and the vital role of public health are key to many of the ARC’s projects as we search for the best and most effective ways to maintain the health and independence of our/the population.

The student will be based in the Integrated Care in Youth Mental Health theme of ARC WM, which is described on the website: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/med/about/centres/arc-wm/

Applications for this studentship is invited, focusing on the following topic:

The design, implementation and evaluation of digital strategies for youth mental health in school and educational settings. 

Entry Requirements:

Studentships are available to support any students up to a stipend of £15,374 pa and fees equivalent to a value of £4,345 pa. Applicants should have a strong first degree (2:1 or above) or international equivalent in a relevant subject (refer to the equivalent scores table to map an international degree onto the British system). Previous research experience is an advantage.

Contact details for two academic referees should be provided. Professional references provided by your current or most recent line manager are acceptable if you have been out of higher education for over two years.

International applicants not educated in English will be expected to obtain one of the recognised English Language qualifications with a specific score, as listed at the following link: https://warwick.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply/english/

The English language requirement for PhD in Medical Sciences, MSc by Research Medical Sciences, PhD in Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research and PhD in Molecular Biomedicine is Band A.

The English language requirement for all other research degrees is Band B.

If you have any queries about the entry requirements, please contact wms.rdcoord@warwick.ac.uk.

How to Apply:

If you would like to apply, please email:

· your CV (including two academic references as above)

- a covering letter outlining why you are interested in doing a PhD with ARC WM

· A short proposal (500 words) for the topic showing how it aligns with the ARC WM mission and activities. The proposal should encompass an outline for your proposed research design, and its potential contribution to practice and impact in the Health and Social Care services.

Send your CV, covering letter and proposal to: ARCWM@warwick.ac.uk.

Applications must be made by midday on 30th October 2020. Interviews (online) will take place on 12th November 2020.

Please note that applications and supporting documents will be sent to all members of the interview panel. Applications and supporting documents will not be used for any other purpose and will be deleted after the recruitment process has completed.