MSc by Research Studentship in Psychology and Dementia Care at Dublin City University Dublin City University in Ireland

Dublin City University (DCU) School of Psychology is offering a 2-year full-time MSc by Research studentship starting September 2026 as part of the international JPND/HRB-funded project ENSURED: Empowering Needs-based Social Health and inclusive care for RarEr Dementias in moderate to advanced stages.

This opportunity is ideal for a motivated graduate in Psychology or a related social science field who wants to contribute to research on lived-experience research, co-design with stakeholders, evidence synthesis, and the development and evaluation of psycho-education and training tools. The project focuses on rarer dementias, including frontotemporal dementia, Lewy body dementia, and vascular dementia, and aims to improve equitable, needs-based care across disease stages.

The successful student will work under the supervision of Dr Louise Hopper in a research-intensive, interdisciplinary environment at DCU. The role includes supporting the ENSURED project, stakeholder and public engagement, and open science activities. The post also involves an international evidence review of the needs of people with dementia, their supporters, and health and social care staff, plus analysis of how existing tools can be adapted for rarer dementias and more advanced stages.

Funding: €25,000 annual non-taxable stipend and EU full-time fees covered for two years.

Eligibility highlights: primary degree or equivalent in Psychology or a related social science discipline; prior training in statistical methodologies for the social sciences; experience in quantitative and qualitative research; strong communication skills; ability to work under pressure and in interdisciplinary teams. Desirable experience includes publications, conference presentations, systematic reviews, and co-design work.

Deadline: Friday 19 June 2026.

How to apply: Email a CV, cover letter, and a short research proposal (max 1,000 words) to [email protected]. Applications missing any required item will not be processed.