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PhD in Training the Health and Social Care Workforce on Rarer Dementias University of Liverpool in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Nursing
Funding
Funded PhD with a £21,805 per year tax-free stipend, UK Home tuition fees covered, and a £1,000 per year training grant. Full-time for 3 years.
Deadline
Oct 13, 2026
Country
United Kingdom
University
University of Liverpool

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PhD opportunity at the University of Liverpool within the Dementia Health and Social Care Inequalities Research Group and the ARC Social Care theme. This project, offered through NIHR Applied Research Collaboration North West Coast (ARC NWC), focuses on rarer dementias and the training needs of the health and social care workforce.
The PhD will investigate what the workforce knows and does not know about rarer dementia subtypes across different care settings in the UK, then co-produce and pilot a training intervention to improve knowledge, diagnosis rates, and care delivery. The work includes a systematic review, a mixed-methods study, and co-production and pilot testing of the training. Two public contributors will support the student throughout the research and dissemination.
Relevant research interests include dementia, social care, workforce training, co-production, mixed-methods research, diagnosis, and care delivery. The post is based in Liverpool, United Kingdom.
Funding includes a £21,805 per year tax-free stipend, UK Home tuition fees, and a £1,000 per year training grant. The studentship is full-time for 3 years.
Eligibility: applicants should have an interest in the topic areas above, and need at least a UK Bachelor’s honours degree at 2:1 or equivalent in a relevant discipline, awarded or formally confirmed by 1 January 2027. Applicants must also meet the University of Liverpool’s doctoral entry requirements.
How to apply: contact Dr Clarissa Giebel before applying. Then complete the ARC NWC application form, include a research proposal of up to 1,000 words, consult the FOR Equity Toolkit, and email the completed form to [email protected] by 1.00pm on 13 October 2026. Shortlisted applicants will be referred to the University of Liverpool for registration.
Funding details
Funded PhD with a £21,805 per year tax-free stipend, UK Home tuition fees covered, and a £1,000 per year training grant. Full-time for 3 years.
What's required
Applicants should have an interest in dementia, social care, workforce training, co-production, and mixed-methods research. A UK Bachelor’s honours degree at 2:1 or equivalent in a relevant discipline is required, awarded or formally confirmed by 1 January 2027. Applicants must also meet the University of Liverpool’s doctoral entry requirements.
How to apply
Contact Dr Clarissa Giebel before applying. Complete the ARC NWC application form with applicant details, chosen project, and a research proposal of up to 1,000 words, and show how you applied the FOR Equity Toolkit. Email the completed form to [email protected] by 1.00pm on 13 October 2026. Successful applicants are then referred to the University of Liverpool for registration.
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