UKCRC Centre of Excellence in Public Health Research
PhD Studentships 2009
We invite applications for PhD studentships in public health research within
the newly established Centre for Diet and Activity Research (CEDAR), a UKCRC
funded Centre of Excellence in Public Health Research. The Centre is a
collaboration between MRC units in Cambridge and the Universities of
Cambridge and East Anglia and is hosted by the Institute of Public Health in
Cambridge.
We particularly seek candidates interested in the social and environmental
determinants of physical activity and dietary behaviour and in
population-based, interdisciplinary intervention research. Students will be
registered at the University of Cambridge or the University of East Anglia
depending on their interests. Both three- and four-year studentships are
available to commence in October 2009. The three-year studentships are for
those who already have a Masters degree in an appropriate scientific
discipline. The four-year studentships are for those without an appropriate
Masters degree who wish to undertake
the MPhil in Epidemiology or Public Health in Cambridge, or the MRes in
Environmental Social Science in Norwich, during the first year of their
studentship. The studentships within this multidisciplinary collaboration
provide diverse training opportunities for all aspects of research and
encourage the development of transferable academic and generic skills.
The academic requirement for entry is a first or upper second class degree
or equivalent. The studentships include college and university fees and a
stipend. Full funding is available to UK nationals and UK residents. Partial
funding is available to applicants from the European Economic Area (EEA).
For further information about the Centre, the studentships available and the
eligibility criteria please visit www.mrc-epid.cam.ac.uk/cedar. To apply
please send a copy of your CV, a covering letter and contact details of two
referees to [log in to unmask]
Studentships will commence in October 2009.
The closing date for applications is 11 January 2009.
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