The School of Nursing and Midwifery at Queen's University Belfast is delighted to announce new opportunities to apply for fully funded PhD Studentships.

 

Title: Cryotherapy for the management of chemotherapy induced side effects

Proposed Supervisors: Dr Gillian Prue; Prof Joanne Reid

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Title: Addressing risk of suicide in a post-conflict society: how do we enhance our resilience?

Proposed Supervisors: Dr Karen Galway, QUB (Primary Supervisor), Dr Mark Linden (Supervisor), Ms Anne Doherty (MindWise CEO and Mentor)

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Title: Social Participation and Quality of Life in Disabled Young Adults

Proposed Supervisors: Dr Mark Linden, QUB (Primary Supervisor), Dr Claire Kerr, QUB (Supervisor), Ms Emma Livingston (Adult CP Hub, CEO)

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Title: Continuity of Midwifery Carer in NI

Proposed Supervisors:  Dr Jenny McNeill, QUB, Dr Fiona Lynn, QUB and Dr Dale Spence, Department of Health

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Title: Continuity of Midwifery Carer in NI for Women with Additional Care Needs Across the Contiuum of Care

Proposed Supervisors:  Dr Jenny McNeill, QUB, Dr Fiona Lynn, QUB and Dr Dale Spence, Department of Health

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Closing date: Friday 19th March 2021, 5pm. Interviews will take place online between 14th and 20th April 2021.

 

For more information on this project, please contact the supervisor listed.  Apply using our online Postgraduate Applications Portal go.qub.ac.uk/pgapply and follow the step-by-step instructions on how to apply.

When prompted, applicants should supply a cover letter (max 2 pages long) outlining their suitability for the project rather than a proposal document.

The full-time studentship is funded by the Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE). Funded studentships may cover maintenance and fees for a maximum of three years, depending on residency status. For further details about eligibility criteria (including academic, citizenship and residency criteria) please click on the DfE Research Eligibility Guidance Notes: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/department-economy-studentships.

The University is committed a policy of equal opportunity. Prospective students with a disability or long term condition are encouraged to disclose as early as possible in the application and selection process by contacting admissions@qub.ac.uk. Upon disclosure the University will ensure appropriate reasonable adjustments and additional supports can be put in place for applicants. Reasonable adjustments and additional supports will be determined on an individual basis, in line with the course entry requirements to ensure selection standards are maintained.