We are offering up to two fully-funded, full-time, 3.5 year PhD studentships in Health Economics. We will provide the successful student with the opportunity to study in an area of health economics of direct relevance to the work of the Policy Research Unit (PRU). You will be based in the section of Health Economics and Decision Science (HEDS) which is part of the School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR), at the University of Sheffield.
Potential project areas
Valuation of severe health states:-
https://www.findaphd.com/phds/
Capturing caregiver burden within the new EQALY measure:-
https://www.findaphd.com/phds/
Valuing well-being alongside health what can and should be done:-
https://www.findaphd.com/phds/
Valuing well-being alongside health what can and should be done:-
https://www.findaphd.com/phds/
These are on a competition funded basis.
You will be supervised by a team from within the PRU in conjunction with others from ScHARR. The supervisory team will be selected to reflect the research interests and expertise necessary, according to the chosen PhD topic. We will also involve advisors from the Department of Health and Social Care as part of your supervisory team.
The proposed start date for the project is 1 January 2020, at the latest.
Entry Requirements:
Candidates must have a first or upper second class honours degree, and a Merit at masters or significant research experience.
How to apply:
Please complete a University Postgraduate Research Application form available here: http://www.shef.ac.uk/postgraduate/research/apply
Please clearly state the title of the studentship, the prospective main supervisor and select ScHARR as the department.
You will also need to include:
• a covering letter explaining why you wish to apply for this studentship.
• a copy of your CV.
Closing date: 1 November 2019.
Funding notes:
Research Council Doctoral Stipend rate (currently £15,009 for the year 2019/20). In addition, there is an annual Research Training Support Grant of £750 to cover other expenses such as conference attendance, training courses, equipment and books.