Karen Higginbotham

Fully funded PhD opportunity in heart failure , informal caregiving , and breathlessness management at Liverpool John Moores University . The project is titled The impact of Managing Breathlessness on Informal Care Givers of patient diagnosed with Advanced Heart Failure-A Mixed Methods Study and is advertised as an ARC Doctoral Reference for PROJECT 025 . This doctoral project is suitable for applicants with an interest in public health , medical science , nursing , and related social care research . The post specifically asks for a PhD student interested in heart failure, informal care giving, and managing symptoms of breathlessness. The study uses a mixed methods design, suggesting a combination of qualitative and quantitative research approaches. The opportunity is associated with ARC NWC Doctoral Award / NIHR -related doctoral funding and is described as fully funded . The post does not list stipend amount, tuition coverage details, or other financial terms, but it clearly indicates funding is available. Supervision/contact is via Dr Karen Higginbotham , Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing at Liverpool John Moores University. Interested applicants are invited to contact [email protected] and use the application details link provided in the post. Deadline: 13 October 2026 at 1pm.