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NIHR Maternity Disparities Consortium
NIHR Maternity Disparities Consortium PhD Studentship
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The Consortium offers up to 13 funded PhD studentships across projects hosted by Consortium universities. The projects address maternity and neonatal health inequalities and include methodological areas such as health economics, trial design, digital research and implementation science.
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Do I qualify
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Everyone needs
- International applicants only: secure alternative funding for the difference between UK and overseas tuition fees
- Relevant previous research experience
- Strong quantitative research skills
- Experience analysing complex datasets
- Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to tackling maternity inequalities
- language LSHTM Band B English language requirement
- enrolment If successful, register for a PhD at the relevant host institution
- admission Satisfy the individual university’s postgraduate admission requirements
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- degree First-Class or Upper Second-Class Honours degree, equivalent to UK 2:1 or above, in a relevant subject
- degree Overseas qualification equivalent to the required UK academic standard
Preferences and flexible criteria (3)
- International applicants
- degree Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field
- Passion for maternity health equity and ability to contribute relevant methodological knowledge and experience
- Level of study
- PhD
- Fields of study
- Medicine and health
What's covered Fully funded
- Funding type
- Fully funded
- Host country
- United Kingdom
- Host institution
- Universities within the NIHR Maternity Disparities Consortium; the host depends on the selected project. The featured D1.2_LSHTM project is based at LSHTM.
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What I need English proficiency required—evidence not specified
- English requirement
- English proficiency required—evidence not specified
- In-person requirements
- In-person interview
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- If you want to discuss the project or your suitability before applying, contact the lead supervisor, Ipek Gurol-Urganci. Optional
- Prepare the required initial-application materials: a two-page CV, at least one covering letter, and details of two referees, including at least one academic referee. If applying for two projects, use one covering letter addressing both or a separate letter for each. Follow the naming conventions Surname_CV_project code and Surname_CL_project code. Required
- Submit the initial application through the application link by 5:00 PM, Monday 7 September 2026. Applicants may apply for a maximum of two projects. Required
- If shortlisted, complete the LSHTM RD application process by 1 October 2026. Required
- If an international candidate is shortlisted, provide proof of funding for international fees and immigration costs before the interview. Required
- If shortlisted, attend the national panel interview scheduled for Thursday 15 or Friday 16 October 2026. Required
- If selected, check the relevant host university’s PhD entry, registration, English-language, immigration (where applicable), funding, and other postgraduate admissions requirements. Required
- If successful, register for a PhD at the relevant host institution and satisfy that university’s postgraduate admission requirements. Required
- Deadline
- 7 September 2026
- Deadline notes
- Shortlisted candidates must complete the LSHTM RD application process by 1 October 2026; national panel interviews are scheduled for 15 and 16 October 2026 in Newcastle.
- Application cycle
- 2026 application cycle
- Notes
- Applicants may apply for a maximum of two projects. Successful candidates must register for a PhD at the relevant host institution and satisfy that university’s admission and registration requirements. Shortlisted international candidates must be prepared to provide proof of funding for international fees and immigration costs before their interview.
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