Methodology PhD Studentships in Maternity Disparities 2027 in the UK

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Inequalities Challenge: Maternity Disparities Consortium has launched its Methodology PhD Studentships Competition for 2027. Up to 13 fully funded PhD studentships are offered across multiple UK universities, focusing on reducing maternity inequalities through advanced research methodologies. The programme targets applicants with expertise in areas such as health economics, statistics, trial design, data science, digital research, implementation science, and co-production methods, who are passionate about improving maternal health outcomes.

Full tuition coverage, tax-free stipend, and additional research support funding for expenses, travel, training and conference attendance.

Applicants with methodological expertise in areas such as health economics, statistics, trial design, data science, digital research, implementation science, or co-production methods, who are passionate about improving maternal health outcomes.