Reza Majdzadeh
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ESRC SeNSS Student-Led PhD Studentship Competition
Fully Funded PhD Studentship in Health Systems Design, Geopolitical Determinants of Health and Intersectional Health Inequalities University of Essex in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Sociology
Funding
The studentship is described as fully funded doctoral research funding. No stipend amount or specific tuition-fee details are provided in the post.
Deadline
Jan 11, 2027
Country
United Kingdom
University
University of Essex
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About this position
Professor Reza Majdzadeh is inviting prospective doctoral researchers to develop proposals for the ESRC SeNSS Student-Led PhD Studentship Competition 2027 at the School of Health and Social Care, University of Essex.
The opportunity is intended for interdisciplinary research on how health systems can become more resilient, fairer and more adaptive in response to crises, uncertainty and changing needs. Potential projects may examine health systems design, governance and resilience, including how health systems are organised and governed.
Other suggested directions include the geopolitical determinants of health, investigating how global political and economic forces shape health systems, policies and population health. Applicants may also explore intersectional health inequalities, focusing on how overlapping structural and social disadvantages influence health and access to care.
The research environment connects health policy, political economy and systems thinking, with an emphasis on practical and evidence-informed approaches to complex health challenges. Prospective researchers are encouraged to begin with a strong research question and discuss the possibility of developing an application with Professor Majdzadeh.
The post describes the doctoral opportunity as fully funded and gives a competition deadline of 11 January 2027 at 12 noon GMT.
Funding details
The studentship is described as fully funded doctoral research funding. No stipend amount or specific tuition-fee details are provided in the post.
What's required
Applicants should have a thoughtful doctoral research question or proposal aligned with health systems design, governance and resilience, geopolitical determinants of health, or intersectional health inequalities. Interdisciplinary interests spanning health policy, political economy and systems thinking are particularly welcomed. Applicants should also check the relevant University of Essex and competition requirements and deadlines.
How to apply
Develop a doctoral research proposal aligned with the advertised themes and contact Reza Majdzadeh to discuss developing a SeNSS application together. Review the competition information through the provided link and check the relevant University of Essex deadlines; the stated deadline is 11 January 2027 at 12 noon GMT.
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Research Interests
Maternal And Child Health
Global Health
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