[Ireland] PhD Scholars Programme in Health Services Research, Royal College of Surgeons Ireland -(Postgraduate)
Exciting Opportunities for Health, Social Science, Computer Science and Humanities Graduates
This newly-established structured PhD programme, funded by the Health Research Board, will have an annual intake of postgraduate Scholars over the next 4 years. The programme is a joint initiative of senior academic staff from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Trinity College Dublin and University College Cork. They constitute a new grouping called the Health Services Research Institute. The Programme theme is ?Integrated healthcare: from research to policy and
practice?.
This 4-year PhD Scholars Programme features:
Relevant taught modules
10-week specialist rotations in Irish health-related data collection agencies in the first year
Choice of PhD project from an extensive range during the first year
Opportunities for multidisciplinary research
Supervision by internationally renowned Principal Investigators
Placement with a prestigious overseas agency to further PhD project development in Year 2
Professional skills training allowance
Travel awards to international conferences
Annual stipend of ?18,000 plus laptop computer plus PhD fees
This programme provides excellent training for Scholars in core research skills needed to deliver an evidence basis for health service evaluation and planning. Project opportunities are available in the following broad and overlapping areas:
Cardiovascular and related diseases ? secondary prevention
Integration of care ? older populations, epilepsy, stroke, diabetes
Pharmacoepidemiology and health informatics
Health economics and health policy
Oral health
Quality of life and quality of care
Gerontology
Application ProcedureWe welcome applications from candidates expecting or possessing a first or upper second class honours degree or equivalent in any health, social science, computer science or humanities area. Email applications only by Friday 22nd June 2007 to: hsriadmin@rcsi.ie
For further information or enquiries, see
www.rcsi.ie/hsri_phdscholarsprogramme
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