Nicola Clibbens

A fully funded PhD opportunity is available at Northumbria University, focusing on the lived experiences and perceptions of individuals experiencing a mental health crisis who encounter police as first responders. The project is supervised by Dr Sam Redgate, Prof Nicola Clibbens, and Dr Wendy Dyer, and is suitable for candidates interested in mental health, criminology, policing, nursing, and public policy. Applicants should have a strong academic background, with at least a 2:1 undergraduate degree or a Masters (with preference for higher classifications), or substantial practitioner achievement. The studentship is open to both Home and International students, offering a full stipend at UKRI rates (£20,780 per year for full-time study) and full tuition fees. Part-time options are available for Home students. The deadline for applications is 23 January 2026, with the course starting on 1 October 2026. For informal queries, applicants can contact Dr Sam Redgate. Further details and application procedures are available on the Northumbria University website.