Lewis King

Technological University of the Shannon (TUS), Ireland is advertising a fully funded PhD studentship within the SHE Research Centre. Project title: Men and Baby Loss: A Project Examining Men’s Experiences of Baby Loss and Support . This PhD uses a qualitative, participatory approach to explore how men experience and cope with the loss of a baby, and how healthcare and community services can better support them. The project works in partnership with bereaved fathers, healthcare professionals, and community partners to co-design a lived-experience-informed support resource. Research interests/keywords: men’s health, psychology, sociology, public health, bereavement support, mixed-methods research, qualitative research. Funding: €16,000 per year for 4 years, plus university fees funded by TUS. Eligibility highlights: Applicants with interest in men’s health, psychology, sociology, public health, or mixed-methods research are encouraged to apply. How to apply: Read the postgraduate research opportunity document, download the TUS Scholarship Application Form, and submit the application to [email protected] with the subject line provided in the post. Location: Athlone, Ireland. No deadline was stated in the post.

Technological University of the Shannon (TUS), Ireland is advertising a fully funded PhD opportunity titled “Men and Baby Loss: A Project Examining Men’s Experiences of Baby Loss and Support” . The project is led by Dr. Lewis King , a Lecturer in Sport and Health Sciences within the SHE Research Centre at TUS and an affiliated member of the Pregnancy Loss Research Group at University College Cork. This PhD uses a qualitative, participatory approach to explore how men experience and cope with the loss of a baby, and how healthcare and community services can better support them. The research aims to give voice to men’s experiences and help shape more compassionate, inclusive bereavement support in healthcare policy and practice. Funding includes a €16,000 annual stipend for 4 years plus university fees funded by TUS. Suggested academic interests include men’s health , psychology , sociology , public health , and mixed-methods research . The post is suitable for applicants interested in bereavement, baby loss, support interventions, and community-engaged research. Deadline: 3 June 2026 at 5pm. How to apply: Visit the TUS Postgraduate Research Funding Page, read the opportunity document, download the scholarship application form, and email the completed application to [email protected] with the specified subject line.