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National Institute for Health and Care Research Maternity Disparities Consortium

Fully Funded PhD Studentships in Health Data Science and Health Economics for Preconception Care and Maternity Disparities National Institute for Health and Care Research Maternity Disparities Consortium in United Kingdom

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Sep 7, 2026

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National Institute for Health and Care Research Maternity Disparities Consortium

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Keywords

Computer Science
Data Science
Biology
Artificial Intelligence
Health Economics
Medical Science
Causal Inference
Salud Pública
Economic Evaluation
Economics
Statistics

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Two fully funded PhD studentships are available through the NIHR Maternity Disparities Consortium (MDC) for projects starting in January 2027. These opportunities are aimed at researchers interested in preconception care, maternity disparities, maternal health equity, and methodological research in health data science and health economics.

Project 1: University College London (UCL)Health data science to understand pregnancy intention and reduce maternity disparities. This PhD will use routine maternity datasets and the validated London Measure of Unplanned Pregnancy (LMUP) to study how pregnancy intention and preconception health influence outcomes such as preterm birth and gestational diabetes. The project uses causal inference, AI, machine learning, and natural language processing to explore complex relationships and improve personalised care before pregnancy.

Project 2: University of SouthamptonUsing health economics to improve preconception care and reduce maternity disparities. This studentship will develop an economic modelling framework to assess the costs, cost-effectiveness, and equity impacts of primary and community care interventions for preconception and interpregnancy care. The work is embedded in a wider system-wide blueprint to reduce maternity disparities and support NHS commissioning and policy.

Funding includes full home tuition fees, a UKRI tax-free annual stipend, and a £5,000 research/travel/training/consumables allowance. International applicants are welcome, but they must secure funding for the difference between UK and overseas tuition fees and immigration costs.

Eligibility varies by project: the UCL project requires at least a 2:1 degree in a relevant subject plus a Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field; the Southampton project requires a Master’s degree in health economics or another relevant quantitative discipline. Across both projects, applicants should demonstrate commitment to tackling maternity inequalities, strong quantitative or methodological skills, relevant research experience, and good communication and teamwork.

How to apply: submit the application form by 5pm on Monday 7 September 2026, upload a two-page CV and at least one covering letter, and provide two referees (one academic). Applicants may apply for up to two projects. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed on 15–16 October 2026 in Newcastle, and successful candidates will register for a PhD at the host institution.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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