Funded PhD studentship University of London

July 5, 2008

ESRC funded PhD studentship Department of Public Health & Policy University of London

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine invites applications for a 3-year ESRC funded studentship to undertake a PhD within the Department of Public Health & Policy. This studentship covers a 3-year doctoral (PhD) programme in this internationally renowned, research-based institution to start on 29th September 2008.

Project TitleMethods to reduce selection bias in health economic evaluation
Supervisor: Richard Grieve

AwardThe studentship will cover full tuition fees at Home/EU level as well as a maintenance grant of £17,940 (inclusive of London Weighting) per year, for three years.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must have been ordinarily resident in the UK throughout the 3-year period immediately preceding the date of the award. Full award is available to UK residents only; other EU nationals may receive awards which cover tuition fees only. Please check your eligibility requirements on the ESRC website before applying.
The ideal candidate will have a Masters degree with a substantial component in health economics, statistics or econometrics, excellent quantitative and writing skills, and a strong interest in improving methods in economic evaluation.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit a complete application for Research degree study. Research (MPhil/PhD) Application forms including the two requested references. Please ensure that you indicate on your application form that you wish to be considered for this award and enclose an outline of the proposed PhD topic of up to 3 pages.

Deadline for Applications

The deadline for receipt of complete applications under this scheme is 31st July 2008. Those shortlisted may be expected to attend for interview on 18th August 2008.

Further Details

Informal enquiries regarding the project can be made directly to Dr Richard Grieve.

Further guidance on making an application can be found by visiting the How to Apply pages of the School’s website, or by e-mailing: Registry

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