Mina Fazel
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Child and Adolescent Psychiatry University of Oxford in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
The studentship is fully funded, covering full tuition fees and providing a stipend. The funding is provided through the MRC iCASE studentship scheme, with a planned start date of October 2026.
Deadline
Expired
Country
United Kingdom
University
University of Oxford
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About this position
A fully funded DPhil (PhD) position is available at the University of Oxford, Department of Psychiatry, through the MRC iCASE studentship scheme. The project focuses on conversational AI for global adolescent mental health, aiming to design, implement, and evaluate digital interventions to support young people, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. The research will be supervised by Professor Mina Fazel, Dr Holly Bear, Dr Mirela Zaneva, and Dr Karina Rios Michel, in collaboration with Girl Effect.
The student will conduct systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and participatory research, including co-designing digital health interventions with young people and collaborating with global partners. The studentship covers full tuition and provides a stipend, with a start date in October 2026. Applicants should have a strong academic background in a relevant field and meet Oxford's DPhil entry requirements.
The application deadline is 2 December 2025. For more information and application instructions, visit the provided link or contact Dr Holly Bear.
Funding details
The studentship is fully funded, covering full tuition fees and providing a stipend. The funding is provided through the MRC iCASE studentship scheme, with a planned start date of October 2026.
What's required
Applicants should have a strong academic background in a relevant field such as psychology, psychiatry, computer science, public health, or related disciplines. Experience or interest in digital health, AI, or mental health research is desirable. Candidates must meet the University of Oxford's entry requirements for the DPhil in Psychiatry, which typically include a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree (or equivalent) and proficiency in English if required. Additional skills in systematic review, data analysis, or participatory research are advantageous.
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Professors
Professor of Adolescent Psychiatry
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Clinical Psychology
Psychiatry
Adolescent Psychology
Mental Health Counseling
Health Literacy
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