General Practice (GP) PhD Clinical Research Fellowship
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- Location
- Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Funding
- Tuition fees, bench fees and salary; Yes
- Application deadline
- See university guidance
Overview
The project will relate to primary care and include quantitative and mixed research methods. The project is only available to GP trainees in the North West
About this opportunity
The project will address research questions needed to improve primary care approaches to the prevention and management of chronic health conditions, such as cardiovascular disease or mental health conditions. It will include a strong quantitative component. The project will be supported by experienced supervisors with backgrounds in primary care and research methodology. Training for the project will be provided by the Institute of Population Health at the University of Liverpool.
This is a six-year, half-time (0.5 FTE) project designed to align with the GP training programme in the North West:
- Years 1–2: training, preliminary work and finalising the project design
- Years 3–5: data collection and analysis
- Year 6: writing the thesis and disseminating the findings
Who is this for?
This opportunity is for GP trainees in the North West.
How to apply
- 1. Contact supervisors Email your CV and cover letter, including your GP training programme details to Dr Eduard Shantsila, email: eduard.shantsila@liverpool.ac.uk Supervisor title and name Email address Staff profile URL Eduard Shantsila eduard.shantsila@liverpool.ac.uk https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/people/eduard-shantsila-2
1. Contact supervisors
Supervisor title and name | Email address | Staff profile URL
Eduard Shantsila | eduard.shantsila@liverpool.ac.uk | https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/people/eduard-shantsila-2
- 2. Prepare your application documents You may need the following documents to complete your online application: A research proposal (this should cover the research you’d like to undertake) University transcripts and degree certificates to date Passport details (international applicants only) English language certificates (international applicants only) A personal statement A curriculum vitae (CV) Contact details for two proposed supervisors Names and contact details of two referees.
2. Prepare your application documents
- A research proposal (this should cover the research you’d like to undertake)
- University transcripts and degree certificates to date
- Passport details (international applicants only)
- English language certificates (international applicants only)
- A personal statement
- A curriculum vitae (CV)
- Contact details for two proposed supervisors
- Names and contact details of two referees.
- 3. Apply Finally, register and apply online. You'll receive an email acknowledgment once you've submitted your application. We'll be in touch with further details about what happens next.
Funding your PhD
The project funds tuition fees, bench fees and salary similar to that comparable to GP trainee scale.
Contact us
Have a question about this research opportunity or studying a PhD with us? Please get in touch with us, using the contact details below, and we’ll be happy to assist you.