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University of Bath

PhD in Parental Transmission of Substance Use: Mechanisms and Intervention University of Bath in United Kingdom

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Epidemiology

Funding

A 4-year GW4 BioMed3 MRC DLP studentship covering tuition fees, a stipend of £21,805 per annum for 2026/27 (updated annually), and research training/support funding of up to £5,000 per annum depending on project requirements. Open to Home and International students, though international awards are limited to 30% and funding does not cover visa or healthcare surcharge costs.

Deadline

Oct 21, 2026

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University of Bath

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Keywords

Epidemiology
Psychology
Biology
Medical Science
Salud Pública
Substance Use
Dna Analysis
Qualitative Method
Statistics

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PhD project at the University of Bath (working with the University of Bristol) on parental transmission of substance use, with a focus on developmental psychology, health psychology, epidemiology, public health, genetic analysis, and longitudinal cohort data.

This project is part of the GW4 BioMed3 MRC Doctoral Landscape Programme (DLP), which is offering up to 17 studentships for entry in September 2026. The project examines whether substance use behaviours are passed from parents to children, and how genetic factors, parenting behaviours, and environmental influences may contribute. The student will work with ALSPAC and may also use additional datasets, combining advanced statistical analysis, intergenerational design, and qualitative interviews with parents to explore intervention acceptability.

Training includes advanced longitudinal data analysis, genetic analysis, qualitative methodology, Stata, R, participatory research, and co-design. The project can be shaped toward parent substance use disorder or general population use, and can focus on alcohol, tobacco, or illicit drugs.

Eligibility: applicants should have, or be about to obtain, a first or upper second-class honours degree (or equivalent) in medical sciences, computing, mathematics, or the physical sciences. A lower second-class degree may be considered with a master's degree at Merit or above. Non-UK applicants must meet University of Bath English language requirements.

Funding: 4-year studentship covering tuition fees, a stipend of £21,805 per year for 2026/27, and up to £5,000 per year for research training/support. Open to Home and International students, with international awards limited to 30% and visa/health surcharge costs not covered.

Apply by 2026-10-21 via the GW4 BioMed3 DLP online application form. Informal enquiries: Dr Lindsey Hines ([email protected]). You may apply for up to two projects, but only one application per candidate.

Funding details

A 4-year GW4 BioMed3 MRC DLP studentship covering tuition fees, a stipend of £21,805 per annum for 2026/27 (updated annually), and research training/support funding of up to £5,000 per annum depending on project requirements. Open to Home and International students, though international awards are limited to 30% and funding does not cover visa or healthcare surcharge costs.

What's required

Applicants must have, or be about to obtain, a first or upper second-class UK honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate area of medical sciences, computing, mathematics or the physical sciences. Applicants with a lower second-class degree may be considered if they have a Merit or above in a master's degree. Academic qualifications are considered alongside significant relevant non-academic experience. Non-UK applicants must also meet the University of Bath English language entry requirements.

How to apply

Submit a formal application directly to the GW4 BioMed3 DLP using its online application form. You may apply for up to 2 projects and only one application per candidate. Informal enquiries can be sent to Dr Lindsey Hines by email.

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