Newcastle University
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NIHR ARC NENC PhD Studentship
PhD Studentship in Cardiovascular Risk Communication and Preventative Care in Women Newcastle University in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Psychology
Funding
100% of home tuition fees are paid. The award includes an annual stipend of £21,805 (2026–27 UKRI rate), plus additional funding for research costs and travel. Full-time funding is for 3.5 years including an 8-week placement; part-time options are available.
Deadline
Oct 20, 2026
Country
United Kingdom
University
Newcastle University
Ongoing programAHRC Doctoral Studentship
by Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)
AHRC Doctoral Studentships support PhD research in arts and humanities subjects in the United Kingdom, often through university-led doctoral training partnerships and project-specific awards.
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About this position
Newcastle University is advertising a PhD studentship funded by NIHR ARC NENC on cardiovascular risk communication and preventative care in women with female-specific cardiovascular risk factors.
The project will investigate women’s awareness of risks, their experiences of cardiovascular risk communication, and their understanding of preventative care. The topic sits at the intersection of public health, medical science, women’s health, and mixed methods research, with relevance to qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
Funding: 100% of home tuition fees are covered, and the studentship includes an annual stipend of £21,805 (2026–27 UKRI rate). Additional support is provided for research costs and travel. The award lasts 3.5 years including an 8-week placement, and part-time study may be possible.
Eligibility: Applicants should understand both qualitative and quantitative methodologies and normally hold a master’s degree in a health-related subject such as public health. This opportunity is restricted to applicants with Home fee status (UK and eligible EU applicants with pre-settled/settled status and residency criteria).
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.
How to apply: Submit an application through the University’s Apply to Newcastle Portal. Use the course search steps provided in the advert, select PhD Population Health Sciences (FT), and enter the studentship reference ARC3. A research proposal is not required, but you may upload a covering letter and CV explaining your fit for the project.
Deadline: 20 October 2026.
Funding details
100% of home tuition fees are paid. The award includes an annual stipend of £21,805 (2026–27 UKRI rate), plus additional funding for research costs and travel. Full-time funding is for 3.5 years including an 8-week placement; part-time options are available.
What's required
Applicants must understand qualitative and quantitative methodologies and be educated to masters level in a health-related topic such as public health. The studentship is only available to applicants with Home fee status, including UK and EU applicants with pre-settled or settled status who meet the residency criteria.
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