SHMS Doctoral Studentships at City St George’s, University of London 2025

City St George’s, University of London, invites applications for eight fully funded PhD studentships in various cutting-edge health research areas including antimicrobial resistance, health services research, applied vision, maternal and child health, and more. These prestigious studentships offer a unique opportunity to pursue doctoral study in a world-class research environment focused on impactful healthcare solutions.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: July 25, 2025
2. Study Level: PhD
3. Sponsor: City University London
4. City to Study: London
5. School to Study: City University London
6. Course to Study: Health Sciences, Medicine and Health Sciences
7. Eligible Countries: All Countries

Eligibility Criteria for SHMS Doctoral Studentships at City St George’s, University of London 2025

The studentship will be awarded on the basis of outstanding academic achievement and potential to produce cutting-edge research.

Applicants should have:

1. a bachelor's degree in a clinical or biomedical discipline and a master’s degree or equivalent in health management
2. It is essential that the applicant has knowledge of health systems change through working in the English National Health Service in a management/operational role
3. It is essential to have clinical experience as well as qualitative research experience and an evidenced (by prior collaboration or publication) interest in antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
4. an IELTS score of at least 7 (with a minimum of 7.0 in writing) if your first language is not English.

Applicants can expect to hear the outcome of shortlisting in the week commencing 28th July 2025

Benefits of SHMS Doctoral Studentships at City St George’s, University of London 2025

1. Full-time students will receive a maintenance grant of £22,780 per annum that will rise in line with UKRI stipends and a full tuition fee waiver (this includes home and overseas students).
2. In addition to the advertised stipend, funded students will receive £1,500 for research expenses, including travel costs.

How to Apply

1. Applicants are required to submit their application online at the following link: PhD/MPhil Health Services Research. The specific project you are applying for should be clearly stated.
2. Applicants will submit a personal statement accompanied by a current CV. The personal statement should address why you wish to pursue doctoral study, what attracted you to the particular project, and what skills you believe you have that will help you successfully complete a doctoral degree.
3. Please click on the link to apply and ignore the request to provide a 1-2 page research proposal. You must follow the criteria and process outlined here and not the generic criteria on the application page because these projects are already broadly prescribed.
4. Please make sure you allow sufficient time for your application and understand what documentation is required, for example, certificates of qualifications.

For more details, visit City St George’s, University of London scholarship webpage

Application Deadline

July 25, 2025

Application Link(s)

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