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Department of Epidemiology & Public Health, UCL
PHD STUDENTSHIP (ref 283)
The Department of Epidemiology and Public Health invites
applications for an MRC funded research studentship beginning in
October 2006, to work in one of the following areas: epidemiology
and medical sociology, health psychology, or dental public health.
The Department offers a unique environment to those wishing to
undertake interdisciplinary study. Applicants should have (or
expect to obtain) a first or upper second class degree in an
appropriate discipline. An MSc in a relevant subject would also be
an advantage. All applicants are encouraged to visit the
Departmental web-site (www.ucl.ac.uk/epidemiology), review the
studies and potential supervisors, considering their research
interests in relation to this information.
Each award will cover home fees and full stipend for three years.
The stipend will be £14,000 pa in year one. Applications should
include a CV, an indication of the topic area(s) of interest, a
statement of research experience and interests, a clear indication
of any financial awards already applied for or existing funding
secured, and the names and contact details for two academic
referees. Applications should be addressed to: Floriana Bortolotti,
Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, UCL, 1-19
Torrington Place, London WC1E 6B ([log in to unmask]).
Application deadline: Midday Friday 21st July 2006.
If you wish to discuss possible research topics and opportunities,
please contact the Deputy Head of Department, Professor Andrew
Steptoe (020 7679 5628 or via [log in to unmask]) or Graduate
Tutors, Professor James Nazroo (020 7679 1705,
[log in to unmask]) and Dr Yvonne Kelly (020 7679 5638,
[log in to unmask]).
Eligibility Criteria for MRC Studentships
Candidates for MRC Studentships must be able to demonstrate
that they have a “relevant connection” with the United Kingdom at
the date of application. In brief, this means you must have been
ordinarily resident in the UK for the three years preceding your
application. If you are not a UK citizen or do not fulfill the residency
requirement you cannot be considered for this studentship. For
further information please refer to:
{http://www.mrc.ac.uk/index/funding/funding-personal_awards/funding-studentship.htm" }http://www.mrc.ac.uk/index/funding/funding-
personal_awards/funding-studentship.htm
under frequently asked questions, eligibility.
Jane Johnson
Administrative Assistant
Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, UCL
1-19 Torrington Place
London, WC1E 6BT
T: +44(0)20 7679 8249
www.ucl.ac.uk/capabilityandresilience
www.ucl.ac.uk/iish
www.ucl.ac.uk/epidemiology
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