PhD Studentship: School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) & ARC EM Joint PhD Studentship opportunity at the University of Nottingham (MED2049)

Applications for a PhD studentship are invited from individuals with a strong academic record who wish to develop a career in primary care research, with a particular focus on healthy ageing. This award is offered jointly by the NIHR School for Primary Care Research at the University of Nottingham and NIHR Applied Research Collaboration East Midlands and offers project-specific training in areas of particular importance to primary care, with details of training opportunities for SPCR Trainees found here: https://www.spcr.nihr.ac.uk/career-development/spcr-trainees. 

The award includes home tuition fees and an annual tax-free stipend at UKRI rates. Students with overseas status are welcome to apply but will be required to provide written confirmation that they can fund the remainder of their fees from alternative sources at time of application. The award will be taken up on 1 October 2026.

Applicants must have a first degree in a relevant discipline e.g. public health, medical statistics, social sciences, health economics, health psychology or have a clinical background, and will be expected to complete a PhD during the award period. 

Guidance notes, with details of the specific research training opportunities available can be found in the accompanying guidance document. Applicants should complete the application form and submit a CV of no more than 3 pages to MS-SPCR-Support@nottingham.ac.uk by 4pm on Monday 27th April 2026. 

Virtual interviews will be held via MS Teams on 02nd June 2026.

Informal queries should be sent to Prof Kate Radford (SPCR Training Lead) Kate.Radford@nottingham.ac.uk or Dr Amy Bourton (SPCR Research Support Manager) MS-SPCR-Support@nottingham.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 27 Apr 2026
Category: Studentships