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Laura Gray

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PhD in Comparative Effectiveness of Interventions for Multiple Long-Term Conditions Using Network and Component Network Meta-Analysis University of Leicester in United Kingdom

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PhD

Field of study

Epidemiology

Funding

NIHR/CLS studentship funding for 3.5 years, covering UK tuition fees and a stipend at UKRI rates. For 2026/7 the stipend is £21,805 per year, paid in monthly instalments.

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Expired

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University of Leicester

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Keywords

Epidemiology
Meta-analysis
Biology
Health Disparities
Systematic Review
Medical Science
Salud Pública
Multimorbidity
Evidence Synthesis
Statistics
Long-term Conditions

About this position

PhD opportunity at the University of Leicester in the Biostatistics Research Group / Population Health Sciences, supervised by Dr Ellesha Smith and Professor Laura Gray.

The project is titled Comparative Effectiveness of Interventions for Multiple Long-Term Conditions Using Network and Component Network Meta-Analysis. It is a strong fit for applicants interested in evidence synthesis, multiple long-term conditions (MLTC), multimorbidity, systematic review, network meta-analysis, component network meta-analysis, meta-regression, and subgroup analysis.

The research aims to update an existing systematic review of MLTC intervention trials, compare interventions using NMA, disentangle intervention components using CNMA, and explore heterogeneity across studies. The project is designed to improve understanding of what works for people living with MLTC and to support more effective, equitable healthcare decision-making.

Funding: NIHR/CLS studentship funding for 3.5 years, including UK tuition fees and a stipend at UKRI rates. For 2026/7, the stipend is £21,805 per year, paid monthly.

Eligibility: Applicants should hold a 1st or 2:1 Honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject and meet the University of Leicester English language requirements.

Deadline: 26 July 2026. Start date: 21 September 2026.

Apply via the University of Leicester funded opportunities page and contact the supervisors for informal enquiries.

Funding details

NIHR/CLS studentship funding for 3.5 years, covering UK tuition fees and a stipend at UKRI rates. For 2026/7 the stipend is £21,805 per year, paid in monthly instalments.

What's required

Applicants must hold a 1st or 2:1 Honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject. University of Leicester English language requirements apply.

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