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Funded PhD Studentship in Feedback Conversations and Prescribing Practices (UK and Australia) University of Exeter in United Kingdom

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PhD

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Funded PhD studentship. For eligible home-fee students, the award covers Home tuition fees in full plus an annual tax-free stipend of at least ÂŁ21,805 per year (26/27 rates) for 3 years full-time, or pro rata for part-time study. International students may apply, but the award covers only part of the international tuition fee and does not include a stipend for living expenses.

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About this position

University of Exeter is advertising a funded PhD studentship titled “Feedback conversations that improve prescribing practices: a sociomaterial study in the UK and Australia”.

This project sits in Public Health, Medical Science, and Education, with strong links to healthcare communication, patient safety, prescribing practices, and sociomaterial/qualitative research. The student will join the Department of Health & Community Sciences at the University of Exeter Medical School and work with an international supervisory team across the UK, Australia, and Canada.

Supervisors include Professor Karen Mattick (University of Exeter), Dr Daniele Carrieri (University of Exeter), Associate Professor Christy Noble (The University of Queensland), Professor Rola Ajjawi (University of British Columbia), and Dr Richard Conn (Ulster University).

The project investigates how feedback conversations about prescribing can be better supported by changing the materials and processes used in clinical practice. The research uses mixed methods and co-design approaches across two phases: tracing materials in prescribing processes through patient journeys in the UK and Australia, then working with stakeholders to design new materials that embed feedback conversations into everyday practice.

Funding: for eligible home-fee students, the award covers full Home tuition fees plus a tax-free stipend of at least ÂŁ21,805 per year for 3 years full-time. International students may apply on academic merit, but only part of the international tuition fee is covered and no living stipend is included; they must fund visa, health surcharge, and relocation costs themselves.

Eligibility: applicants should normally hold, or be about to obtain, a First or Upper Second Class UK Honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant social or biomedical science. Healthcare research or practice experience is an advantage. English language proficiency is required where applicable.

Deadline: 1 August 2026. Interviews are expected in mid-August or early September 2026. Applicants should apply through the Exeter funding page and upload the required documents: CV, letter of application, transcripts, and two references.

This is a strong opportunity for candidates interested in prescribing, patient safety, medical education, qualitative research, and international health systems comparison.

Funding details

Funded PhD studentship. For eligible home-fee students, the award covers Home tuition fees in full plus an annual tax-free stipend of at least ÂŁ21,805 per year (26/27 rates) for 3 years full-time, or pro rata for part-time study. International students may apply, but the award covers only part of the international tuition fee and does not include a stipend for living expenses.

What's required

Applicants will typically have, or be about to obtain, a First or Upper Second Class UK Honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate area of social or biomedical science. Experience of research or practice in healthcare would be an advantage. If English is not the first language, applicants must meet the English language requirements and provide proof of proficiency. International applicants are eligible to apply on academic merit, but must be able to cover additional costs not funded by the award, including student visa fees, Immigration Health Surcharge, and relocation expenses.

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