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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 and an annual stipend of £21,805 (2026–27 UKRI rate) is provided. Additional funding is available for research costs and travel. The award lasts 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 (United Kingdom) is advertising a PhD studentship under NIHR ARC NENC on cardiovascular risk communication and preventative care in women with female-specific cardiovascular risk factors. The project uses a sequential mixed-methods design to explore women’s awareness of female-specific cardiovascular disease risks, their understanding of risk communication, and their experiences of preventative care.
This opportunity sits at the intersection of public health, medical science, psychology, and mixed methods research. The advert highlights female-specific risk factors such as PCOS/PMOS, hormonal contraception, gestational hypertension, menopause, and hormone replacement therapy, alongside broader cardiovascular risks. The study is framed by the need to improve diagnosis, medication management, and healthcare professional interactions for women.
Funding: 100% of home tuition fees are covered, and the student receives an annual stipend of £21,805 (2026–27 UKRI rate). Additional support is available for research costs and travel. The award duration is 3.5 years including an 8-week placement, with part-time study options available.
Eligibility: Applicants must have an understanding of qualitative and quantitative methodologies and be educated to master’s level in a health-related subject such as public health. This studentship is restricted to applicants with Home fee status (including UK and eligible EU applicants with pre-settled/settled status and residency criteria).
Supervision: The supervisors listed are Professor Judith Rankin and Kerry Brennan-Tovey at Newcastle University. Contact email provided: [email protected].
How to apply: Submit an application through the University’s Apply to Newcastle Portal. In the course search, select PhD Population Health Sciences (FT), use course code 8370F, and enter studentship reference ARC3. A research proposal is not required; applicants should upload a document or complete the personal statement section and may also upload a CV and covering letter.
Deadline: 20 October 2026.
Funding details
100% of home tuition fees are paid and an annual stipend of £21,805 (2026–27 UKRI rate) is provided. Additional funding is available for research costs and travel. The award lasts 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 residency criteria.
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