Swansea University’s College of Medicine, in association with the Asthma UK Centre for Applied Research, invite applications for a fully-funded PhD studentship. Current work between the supervisors relates to providing UK-wide estimates of the costs of asthma. This work has revealed that there are significant information gaps in relation to indirect social and societal costs. The aim of this studentship is to perform a cost/burden analysis of asthma using questionnaire data and thereby address current evidence gaps on indirect costs, allowing the generation of accurate UK-wide estimates of the total costs of asthma. The student will undertake a nested cost/burden analysis based on detailed questionnaire data from primary care practices across Swansea and Edinburgh, within a UK-wide health economic study (outlined below). Through a two-stage sampling strategy, 35 patients will be randomly identified from each of 30 GP practices within each region. Allowing for a 50% uptake rate, 1000 patients will be recruited across sites in Swansea and Edinburgh.
Study Subjects and Level:
Studentship is provided to study in the field of medicine at Swansea University. The Studentship is obtainable for studying PhD research programme at Swansea University.
Eligibility:
Academic requirements:
- Applicants should have (or be predicted to obtain) a relevant undergraduate honours degree with a classification of 2:1 or higher.
- A postgraduate degree (or NARIC equivalent if outside the UK) in a relevant field is desirable.
- Relevant subject areas include health economics, economics, epidemiology, operational research, public health, health services research, health/social sciences.
- Experience and/or qualifications in designing and piloting questionnaires; focus group work, and qualitative/quantitative methodology skills, as well as an interest in asthma, are also desirable.
Residency criteria:
- This studentship is open to applicants from the UK/EU and overseas, however only UK/EU tuition fees will be covered by the award. International students will be required to pay the remaining balance between UK/EU fees and international fees.
- Applicants whose first language is not English will need to have an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no less than 6.0 in each section.
Scholarship Open for:
Overseas and UK/EU students can apply for this PhD studentship.
Scholarship Duration:
This PhD studentship will be available for a period of three years.
Scholarship Value:
The studentship covers UK/EU tuition fees and a tax free stipend of £14,100 in year 1, £14,400 in year 2 and £15,000 in year 3. There will also be funds available for research expenses, such as attending conferences and travel. International students will be required to pay the remaining balance between UK/EU fees and international fees.
How to Apply?
To apply for this studentship, please complete the College of Medicine Research Scholarship Application Form and return to Dr, Gwyneth Davies: gwyneth.davies-at-swansea.ac.uk.
Application Deadline: 9th June 2014.
For further information: http://www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/scholarships/research/medicine-phd-asthma-questionnaire.php
