Musculoskeletal Health in Primary Care

About the Project

This Studentship is co-funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research School for Primary Care Research and the Haywood Foundation. Candidates are invited to propose their own project focused on the impact, onset, prognosis, or management of musculoskeletal conditions in primary care. The Studentship will support research spanning social science, epidemiology, biostatistics, health services research, and data science.

Based in the School of Medicine at Keele University, the successful candidate will join an internationally recognised research group and work with experienced methodologists and healthcare practitioners. They will develop transferable skills in quantitative and/or qualitative methods, public involvement and dissemination.

Applicants with a clear plan for a PhD proposal within the remit of the call are encouraged to approach a suitable supervisor within the School of Medicine ahead of applying.

Funding Notes

100% Home tuition fees for three years full time, at £5006pa in 2025/26, exact rate for 2025/26 subject to confirmation from UKRI and Three years stipend support at £20,780pa in 2025/26, exact rate for 2025/26 subject to confirmation from UKRI

UK nationals are eligible for full funding (tuition fees and stipend). Students with overseas status are welcome to apply but will need to fund the remainder of their fees from alternative sources. The Studentship is offered on a full-time basis only. Distance learning within the UK may be considered for an appropriate project and candidate.