Summary:

The HDR UK-Turing Wellcome PhD Programme provides unrivalled opportunities for people from a variety of academic and professional backgrounds who are inspired to become future leaders in health data science.

Its underlying philosophy is that health data science requires a combination of expertise spanning three fundamental areas: statistical, computational and health sciences.

Our programme offers:

• Enhanced and tax-free stipends with increases every year (Y1: £23,955).

• Fully-paid tuition fees at the UK 'Home' rate and the possibility of international fees covered by Queen's University Belfast

• Research expenses and travel costs

• Bespoke training delivered with our industry and academic partners with a cohort of students

• A bursary to support the next step of your career post-PhD

Entry requirements:

All applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so don't hesitate to apply!

If you are considering applying to us you must have (or be on track to obtain):

• A first class or 2:1 undergraduate degree in statistics, mathematics, computer science, physics or an allied subject* or

• Any undergraduate degree subject and outcome but can demonstrate your suitability for this programme through additional qualifications or research experience.

*Allied subjects can include: engineering, machine learning, data science, robotics, systems biology, bioinformatics/biostatistics, epidemiology.

Applicants for previous rounds need not reapply.

Further information:

https://www.hdruk.ac.uk/study-and-train/study/phd/hdr-uk-turing-wellcome-phd-programme-in-health-data-science/

Privacy policy:

https://www.hdruk.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/HDR-UK-PhD-Applicant-Privacy-Notice.pdf

Any questions?

Please feel welcome to contact us with any questions or concerns at phd@hdruk.ac.uk or (+44 (0)770 847 8846).