Application Information PhD Programme for Primary Care Clinicians
Applications for the 2025 programme are welcomed from clinicians of all disciplines working in UK primary care, for example: practice nurses; health visitors; dentists, primary care pharmacists; optometrists working in primary care and general practitioners (NB this list is not exhaustive).
There are various PhD projects available available across consortium members, as well as the opportunity to propose your own research project. Students are strongly advised to discuss their proposed studies with their proposed supervisors and must have agreement from their proposed primary supervisor upon submission of their application.
The application form is now live - https://nihr-school-for-primary-care-research.grantplatform.com/
Please see our short guide to using the GoodGrants programme to assist with your application.
For more information on the programme, see the FAQ page or watch back our Webinar.
Queries should be directed to applications.spcr@keele.ac.uk - we aim to reply within 3 working days.
Competition Timeline
| Programme opens for applications | Open now |
| Information Webinar |
Potential applicants are invited to attend webinar on Monday 23 September, 2 – 3pm to find out more about the programme. Please watch the recording of this event. Applicants may also find the following masterclasses relevant for guidance on creating stronger applications from applicants from the PPIE perspective.
What public reviewers look for in a grant application
Those interested can either choose to attend one, or both, of the sessions.
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| Closing Date | 11.59pm Thursday 12th December 2024 |
| Shortlisting | March 2025 |
| Interviews |
Week commencing 17th March 2025, in person, London |
| Award Start Date | Autumn 2025 |