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Fully Funded DPhil in Digital Health: Wearables, Health and Wellness University of Oxford in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Fully funded DPhil studentship covering Home fees for 3 years plus an annual stipend of at least £23,000. Overseas applicants may apply, but they must cover the difference between Home and Overseas fees.
Deadline
Expired
Country
United Kingdom
University
University of Oxford
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About this position
Fully funded DPhil (PhD) opportunity in Digital Health at the University of Oxford on the topic Wearables, Health and Wellness.
The project is based in the Medical Sociology and Health Experiences Group within the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences. The research will examine consumer use of wearable devices such as smart watches, smart rings, fitness devices, and related technologies in relation to health and wellness. Likely themes include activity rings, heart rate data, wellness scores, adoption patterns, motivational drivers, barriers to sustained use, and the perceived value of wellness insights.
The research group typically takes a sociotechnical perspective, so the project may explore how individuals engage with wearable features and how these technologies influence health behaviours. Methods may include literature review, observations, interviews, and usage data analysis, depending on the final research question and the successful candidate.
Funding includes Home fees for 3 years and an annual stipend of at least £23,000. Overseas applicants are welcome, but they must cover the difference in fees. The opportunity starts in Autumn 2026.
Applications must be received by 12 noon (UK time) on Friday 15 May 2026. The project lead is Professor John Powell.
Funding details
Fully funded DPhil studentship covering Home fees for 3 years plus an annual stipend of at least £23,000. Overseas applicants may apply, but they must cover the difference between Home and Overseas fees.
What's required
Applicants should be interested in digital health, wearable devices, health and wellness metrics, and sociotechnical approaches to technology use. The project may suit candidates with experience or interest in literature review, interviews, observations, and usage data analysis. Overseas applicants are welcome, but they must cover the difference in fees beyond Home level funding. The post is for a DPhil starting in Autumn 2026.
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Professors
Professor of Digital Health
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Health Communication
Health Economics
Digital Health
Patient Care
Patient Engagement
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