Prof Andy Metcalfe
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3 months ago
Economic and Social Research University of Kent in United Kingdom
I am sharing fully funded PhD and Master's studentships in social sciences and surgical navigation at UK universities.
University of Warwick
United Kingdom
Dec 31, 2025
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There are two fully funded academic opportunities highlighted. The first is the South-East Doctoral Training Arc (SEDarc) Studentship, funded by the ESRC, available at the University of Kent and partner institutions. This studentship is open to Indonesian, Indian, and African students and covers both a 3.5-year PhD or a 1-year Master’s plus 3.5-year PhD pathway in the social sciences. The second is a PhD studentship at the University of Warwick, focused on developing a vision-based, marker-less navigation system for Total Hip Replacement surgery.
This interdisciplinary project is supervised by Dr Arnab Palit and Prof Andy Metcalfe and funded by the EPSRC DLA Interdisciplinary Scholarships. It is open only to UK (Home Fee) students and is ideal for candidates with backgrounds in biomechanics, computer vision, image processing, machine learning, or AI. The Warwick studentship covers full tuition, a UKRI standard stipend (~£20,780/year), a Researcher Training Support Grant, and additional benefits such as Disabled Students Allowance and paid leave.
Applicants should prepare standard documents and apply via the university portal, indicating interest in the relevant studentship and contacting supervisors for further discussion. Both opportunities offer comprehensive financial support and access to vibrant research environments, with the Warwick project providing direct exposure to clinical applications in engineering and surgery.
Funding
Both studentships are fully funded. The SEDarc studentship is fully funded by the ESRC, covering tuition and stipend. The Warwick PhD studentship is funded by EPSRC DLA Interdisciplinary Scholarships, covering full UK tuition fees, UKRI standard stipend (~£20,780/year, subject to adjustment), Researcher Training Support Grant up to £5,000, and additional support such as Disabled Students Allowance, paid sick leave, and parental leave.
How to apply
Review eligibility and prepare required documents (CV, transcripts, statement, references). Apply via the University of Warwick’s application portal, selecting the relevant project and supervisors. For SEDarc, visit the provided link for details. Contact supervisors to discuss suitability and motivation.
Requirements
Applicants must have UK (Home Fee) status for the Warwick PhD studentship. A strong academic background in relevant STEM fields such as biomechanics, computer vision, image processing, machine learning, or AI is required. Prior research experience or coursework in medical imaging, computer vision, or AI is advantageous. Enthusiasm for interdisciplinary work and collaboration with clinicians and engineers is expected. Willingness to participate in experimental design and cadaver studies is preferred. For the SEDarc studentship, Indonesian, Indian, and African students are eligible. Standard application documents include academic CV, transcripts, degree certificates, personal statement, research proposal (if requested), and two academic references.
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