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MRC Doctoral project on Mental Health Involvement with Endometriosis King's College London in United Kingdom

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PhD

Field of study

Psychology

Funding

This is a fully-funded 4-year PhD studentship, covering full tuition fees (including international rates), a tax-free stipend of £22,780 per year (London rate for 2025/26), a research training and support grant of £5,000 per year, and a travel/conference allowance of £300 per year. iCASE studentships receive an additional £2,500 stipend and £1,400 consumables top-up per year. Visa and Immigration Health Surcharge costs are not covered for overseas students.

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Expired

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King’s College London

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Keywords

Psychology
Biology
Nutrition
Statistical Analysis
Physical Activity
Health Science
Women's Health
Systematic Review
Population Health
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Delphi Method
Psychosocial
Mental Illness
Musculoskeletal Pain
Endometriosis
Biomedicine

About this position

Fantastic PhD opportunity at our Department of Nutritional Sciences at King’s, working on an important but understudied area of women’s health ??

?? NEW PhD position available!

A chance to join our team on an MRC Doctoral project that investigates Mentalhealth Involvement with eNDometriosis (the MIND project). This is an excellent opportunity to be part of the emerging and innovative Women's Health research strand in our Department.

? Fully-funded
? Full-time PhD for 4 years

This project will explore the bidirectional relationship between Mental Health and Endometriosis and will consider factors and influences such as psychosocial, diet, physical activity and systemic determinants as well as symptoms like pain and gastrointestinal issues.

Skills:
The PhD student will gain expertise in systematic reviews, data extraction and analysis of electronic health records, qualitative interview and e-delphi approaches.

Co-supervised by Prof Miranda Lomer MBE.

?? Link to project: https://lnkd.in/ePkWyKek
?? Information about eligibility and application: https://lnkd.in/eMx5-NQz
?? Application process: https://lnkd.in/eWnYAETs
?? Application deadline: 28th October 2025, 13:00

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Funding details

This is a fully-funded 4-year PhD studentship, covering full tuition fees (including international rates), a tax-free stipend of £22,780 per year (London rate for 2025/26), a research training and support grant of £5,000 per year, and a travel/conference allowance of £300 per year. iCASE studentships receive an additional £2,500 stipend and £1,400 consumables top-up per year. Visa and Immigration Health Surcharge costs are not covered for overseas students.

What's required

Applicants must have at least an Upper Second Class Honours degree in a relevant subject or an equivalent overseas qualification. Those who do not meet this may be admitted with an alternative qualification of equivalent or higher level, or with relevant professional experience. English language proficiency at Faculty Band D is required for non-native speakers. Both home and overseas applicants are eligible, but overseas applicants must cover visa and Immigration Health Surcharge costs. Applicants are reviewed on qualifications, experience, and potential to undertake a research degree.

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Research Interests

Clinical Nutrition

Pediatric Nutrition

Gut Microbiota

Nutrition

Digestive Physiology

Prof at King's College London

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United Kingdom

Research Interests

Clinical Nutrition

Dietetics

Nutrition

Cardiometabolic Health

Dietary Science