Fully Funded PhD in Men’s Experiences of Baby Loss and Support Technological University of the Shannon in Ireland

Technological University of the Shannon (TUS), Ireland is advertising a fully funded PhD studentship within the SHE Research Centre.

Project title: Men and Baby Loss: A Project Examining Men’s Experiences of Baby Loss and Support.

This PhD uses a qualitative, participatory approach to explore how men experience and cope with the loss of a baby, and how healthcare and community services can better support them. The project works in partnership with bereaved fathers, healthcare professionals, and community partners to co-design a lived-experience-informed support resource.

Research interests/keywords: men’s health, psychology, sociology, public health, bereavement support, mixed-methods research, qualitative research.

Funding: €16,000 per year for 4 years, plus university fees funded by TUS.

Eligibility highlights: Applicants with interest in men’s health, psychology, sociology, public health, or mixed-methods research are encouraged to apply.

How to apply: Read the postgraduate research opportunity document, download the TUS Scholarship Application Form, and submit the application to [email protected] with the subject line provided in the post.

Location: Athlone, Ireland.

No deadline was stated in the post.