Carlene Firmin
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PhD and Masters Scholarships in Safeguarding Systems for Care-Experienced Candidates at Durham University University of Durham in United Kingdom
Degree Level
Master's, PhD
Field of study
Public Health
Funding
The scholarship covers full fees and a stipend for a Masters degree if needed, with free accommodation at a Durham college for the Masters year. For the PhD, it provides three years of full fees, an elevated stipend to cover additional living costs, an annual clinical supervision budget, funded access to a peer support group, and £1,500 per year for conference attendance.
Deadline
Expired
Country
United Kingdom
University
University of Durham
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About this position
The Davis Scholarship Round 2 at Durham University offers a unique opportunity for care-experienced individuals to pursue advanced research in safeguarding systems for adolescents. This initiative, led by Professor Carlene Firmin, is designed to support candidates who have experience of care and hold an undergraduate degree. The scholarship is named in honor of Jahnine Davis and is run in partnership with Foundations – What Works Centre for Children & Families.
The program provides comprehensive support, including full tuition and a stipend for a Masters degree if required before starting the PhD. Masters students also receive free accommodation at a Durham college for one year. Successful applicants who progress to the PhD will benefit from three years of full tuition coverage, an elevated stipend to address additional living costs, an annual clinical supervision budget, and funded access to a peer support group for care-experienced researchers. Additionally, the scholarship includes £1,500 per year to support conference attendance, ensuring that students can engage with the wider academic community.
Professor Carlene Firmin will supervise the successful applicant, who will join the growing postgraduate research group at the GCCS Durham. The research focus is on reimagining safeguarding systems, with an emphasis on the unique perspectives and contributions of care-experienced individuals. This is an exceptional opportunity for those passionate about advancing knowledge and practice in social work, public health, and adolescent care.
Eligibility is open to anyone with care experience (as defined in the full advert) and an undergraduate degree. There are no specific requirements regarding GPA, language tests, or particular skills mentioned in the announcement. Applications are now open, and interested candidates are encouraged to review the full details and apply via the provided link. The scholarship is highly supportive, aiming to remove barriers for care-experienced students and foster a collaborative, research-driven environment.
For more information and to apply, visit the application page. Please share this opportunity widely within your networks to reach eligible candidates.
Funding details
The scholarship covers full fees and a stipend for a Masters degree if needed, with free accommodation at a Durham college for the Masters year. For the PhD, it provides three years of full fees, an elevated stipend to cover additional living costs, an annual clinical supervision budget, funded access to a peer support group, and £1,500 per year for conference attendance.
What's required
Applicants must have experience of care (as defined in the advert) and hold an undergraduate degree. The opportunity is open to care-experienced candidates who wish to pursue a PhD, with the option to complete a funded Masters degree if required prior to starting the PhD. No specific GPA, language, or skill requirements are mentioned.
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United Kingdom
Research Interests
Criminology
Maternal And Child Health
Child Welfare
Sexual Violence
Child Abuse
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