The University of Birmingham Research Scholarship 2027 is now open for applications from outstanding domestic and international students seeking to pursue a PhD in the United Kingdom.
The fully funded scholarship covers full tuition fees and provides an annual stipend of up to £21,805 to support living expenses throughout the doctoral programme.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United Kingdom
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | £21,805 Annual Stipend
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: July 2, 2027
Scholarship Details
The School of Social Policy and Society at the University of Birmingham is offering a fully funded doctoral studentship to develop a core outcome set for implementation science research. The successful applicant will join the Centre for Evidence and Implementation Science (CEIS) and will be supervised by Dr Ameeta Retzer, Dr Arabella Scantlebury, and Professor Amy Grove.
The successful candidate will become part of the CEIS Policy and Methods Group, gaining access to world-class research facilities, interdisciplinary collaboration, and extensive postgraduate development opportunities within the University of Birmingham. The PhD project will focus on developing a standardized core outcome set to improve the collection and reporting of implementation data in health-related implementation research.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the University of Birmingham Research Scholarship 2027, applicants must:
- Be of any nationality and from any country.
- Hold a first-class or strong upper second-class (2:1) bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline such as health sciences, social sciences, or a related field.
- Hold a master’s degree (or equivalent), or be close to completing one, in a relevant subject.
- Relevant professional qualifications and work experience will also be considered.
Desirable Qualifications
Applicants with the following will have an added advantage:
- Research experience using qualitative, quantitative, or mixed research methods, including evidence synthesis.
- Demonstrated interest in health inequalities, applied health research, or health services research.
- Interest in Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) and participatory research approaches.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants will receive:
For Home Students
- Full tuition fee coverage at the Home rate (£5,181 per year).
- Annual maintenance stipend of £21,805 for up to three years.
For International Students
- Full tuition fee coverage at the international rate (currently £22,880 per year).
- Annual maintenance grant of £4,163.
- Applicants should note that any additional living expenses and visa costs must be covered from personal or alternative funding sources.
Required Documents
Applicants should prepare the following documents:
- Personal statement or cover letter (maximum of 2 pages) explaining your suitability for the PhD.
- Research protocol (maximum of 2 pages) addressing the proposed research question.
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Two academic reference letters.
- Academic transcripts from previous qualifications.
How to Apply
To apply for the University of Birmingham Research Scholarship 2027, interested and qualified applicants should:
- Visit the University of Birmingham postgraduate application portal.
- Apply for admission to the PhD in Health Services Management programme.
- Indicate within your application that you are applying for the CEIS Policy and Methods PhD Studentship.
- After submitting your admission application, email Dr Ameeta Retzer with your application details and application number.
- Ensure all required documents are submitted before the application deadline.
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