Integrated healthcare: from research to policy and practice
Exciting Opportunities for Health, Social Science and Humanities Graduates
This 4 year structured PhD Programme has an annual intake of postgraduate scholars. Its establishment in 2007 was possible through funding from the Health Research Board. The programme is a joint initiative of senior academic staff from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Trinity College Dublin and University College Cork. They constitute a grouping called the Health Services Research Institute. Students on the course have a range of academic and clinical backgrounds. We welcome applicants with an interest in carrying out research on health services and population health in Ireland. Full-time and part-time completion of the thesis are both possible.
The full-time 4 year structured PhD Programme features:
•Relevant taught modules
•8 week specialist rotations in Irish health-related data collection agencies in the first year
•Choice of PhD project from an extensive range during the first year
•Opportunities for multidisciplinary research
•Supervision by internationally renowned Principal Investigators
•Placement with a prestigious overseas agency to further PhD project development in the second year
•Professional skills training allowance
•Travel funds to national training days and international conferences
•Annual stipend of €18,000 plus laptop computer plus PhD fees
This programme provides excellent training for scholars in core health services and population health research skills.
Application Procedure
Please submit a cover letter outlining your interest in and suitability for the PhD Programme, along with a copy of your Curriculum Vitae and the names and contact details (including email) of two referees to hsriadmin@rcsi.ie by noon on Friday, 27th April 2012. All documents should be submitted in PDF format.
For further information or enquiries, see www.rcsi.ie/hsri or contact Elaine Healy at hsriadmin@rcsi.ie