HRB PhD SCHOLARS PROGRAMME IN HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH

Integrated healthcare: from research to policy and practice

Exciting Opportunities for Health, Social Science and Humanities Graduates

This 4 year structured PhD Programme has an annual intake of postgraduate scholars. Its establishment in 2007 was possible through funding from the Health Research Board. 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 grouping called the Health Services Research Institute. Students on the course have a range of academic and clinical backgrounds. We welcome applicants with an interest in carrying out research on health services and population health in Ireland. Full-time and part-time completion of the thesis are both possible.

The full-time 4 year structured PhD Programme features:

• Relevant taught modules

• 8 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 the second year

• Professional skills training allowance

• Travel funds to national training days and international conferences

• Annual stipend of €18,000 plus laptop computer plus PhD fees

This programme provides excellent training for scholars in core health services and population health research skills.

Application Procedure

Please submit a cover letter outlining your interest in and suitability for the PhD Programme, along with a copy of your Curriculum Vitae and the names and contact details (including email) of two referees to [email protected] by noon on Friday, 27th April 2012. All documents should be submitted in PDF format.

For further information or enquiries, see www.rcsi.ie/hsri or contact Elaine Healy at [email protected]