Postgraduate Research Degrees - HRB PhD Scholars Programme in Health Services Research
Introduction to programme
This structured PhD Programme has an annual intake of postgraduate Scholars. Its establishment in 2007 was possible through funding from the Health Research Board. The programme is a joint initiative of senior academic staff from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Trinity College Dublin and University College Cork. They constitute a grouping called the Health Services Research Institute. The Programme theme is “Integrated healthcare: from research to policy and practice”.
This 4-year PhD Scholars Programme features:
· Relevant taught modules
· 10-week specialist rotations in Irish health-related data collection agencies in the first year
· Choice of PhD project from an extensive range during the first year
· Opportunities for multidisciplinary research
· Supervision by internationally renowned Principal Investigators
· Placement with a prestigious overseas agency to further PhD project development in the second years.
· Professional skills training allowance
· Travel funds to national training days and international conferences
· Annual stipend of €18,000 plus laptop computer plus PhD fees
Research Themes and Programme Expertise
This programme provides training for Scholars in core research skills needed to deliver an evidence basis for health service evaluation and planning. Project opportunities are available in the following broad and overlapping areas:
- Cardiovascular and related diseases
- Integration of care – older populations, epilepsy, stroke, diabetes
- Pharmacoepidemiology
- Health informatics
- Health economics and health policy
- Oral health
- Quality of life and quality of care
- Gerontology
Global Health candidates interested in a PhD in Global/International Health should see associated web-site: http://www.rcsi.ie/phdsforafricahealth
A diverse range of methodologies will be introduced and supported for PhD theses. Please note the focus of the theses will be on Health Services Research issues relevant to Ireland. The broad aim is to develop a pool of academic and professional expertise in HSR in Ireland who will take forward a four-year PhD model of education that combines the best and most relevant science for Irish health services and ultimately for population health.