PhD Fellowship National Primary Care Research & Development Centre

The University of Manchester Research Training PhD Fellowship National Primary Care Research & Development Centre

The National Primary Care Research and Development Centre (NPCRDC) at the University of Manchester is inviting applications for a Research Training Fellowship to commence early 2008. The Fellowship will result in the award of a PhD and immerse the successful applicant in an unrivalled environment for UK healthcare research. It is aimed at people committed to developing
their careers in primary care research to the benefit of the NHS.

The Fellowship is available over three years full-time or six years part-time and includes a salary of up to £25, 000 per annum, UK/EU tuition fees and an additional allowance towards research expenses and attendance at scientific conferences. Applicants are welcomed worldwide, however non EU candidates would need to be able to fund the difference between the UK/EU
and International rate of PhD tuition fee.

The NPCRDC and National Co-ordinating Centre for Research Capacity Development (NCCRCD) are committed to developing the R&D structure of primary health care. NPCRDC is an intellectually stimulating and active multi-disciplinary research environment. Established by the Department of
Health in 1995 to undertake a programme of policy related research in primary care we are a collaboration between the Universities of Manchester and York with our main base at the University of Manchester. The multidisciplinary NPCRDC team will provide academic supervision for the successful candidate. Although we expect most applicants to locate their research at the Universities of Manchester or York, we will consider those unable to relocate if their research could be co-supervised at another institution with a strong track record in the relevant area of research.

PhD projects conducted under the Fellowship need to relate to one or more of the Centre's research themes. These include:

- Healthcare Organisation and the Impact upon Primary Care Outcomes
- Measuring and Improving Quality of Primary Care
- Self Management (with particular reference to chronic disease)
- Changes in the Primary Care Workforce and affects on Patient Care
- Primary Care Mental Health

Applicants can either suggest a project under one of the above themes or request information on available projects through the Postgraduate Admissions Tutor (details below).

Applicants should hold a good undergraduate degree (2.1. or higher) in a relevant discipline, such as epidemiology, biostatistics, economics, social sciences, health informatics, psychology, management sciences, social policy and sociology, together with the various clinical specialties. A solid grounding in research methodology is needed to pursue a PhD. Ideally, you should have post-graduate training in research at the Masters level or its equivalent.

Applications should include:
• A Curriculum Vitae providing a clear description of the nature of prior research training and experience and listing any associated research grants or publications. Please state your current salary (or salary expectation if unemployed).

• An accompanying statement which:

- indicates in which research theme the candidate would prefer to work and why
- states whether the candidate wishes to take up a full time or part time Fellowship
- describes how the Fellowship will progress the candidate's career intentions and enhance the NHS R&D capacity.

• The names and addresses of three referees.

Applicants requiring further information or wishing to discuss research proposals should contact Dr Stephen Campbell: stephen.campbell@manchester.ac.uk 0161 275 7655

Further information is also available on the NPCRDC website: www.npcrdc.ac.uk

Completed applications should be returned to:

Jane Castree
National Primary Care Research and Development Centre
5th Floor, Williamson Building, Oxford Road
Manchester, M13 9PL
jane.castree@manchester.ac.uk

Completed applications must be received no later than *4.30pm on 16 November 2007*
Interviews will be held the week beginning 10 December 2007 and involve a short presentation on your research proposal.

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