PhD Scholars Programme in Health Services Research
Integrated healthcare: from research to policy and practice
Exciting Opportunities for Health, Social Science and Humanities Graduates
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
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 Year 2
· Professional skills training allowance
· Travel awards to 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 and health informatics
· Health economics and health policy
· Oral health
· Quality of life and quality of care
· Gerontology - Global Health
A diverse range of methodologies will be introduced and supported for PhD theses. 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. [click here for PhD model]
The Programme is directed by a team of eight experts from the three institutions and representing diverse disciplines. These are supported by almost thirty other academic staff who will act as PhD supervisors to projects supporting the varied expertise needed.
Programme Leaders
- Professor Hannah McGee PhD (health psychology) (RCSI lead)
Professor of Psychology, Head Division of Population Health Sciences, RCSI
- Professor Charles Normand PhD (health economics) (TCD lead)
Edward Kennedy Professor of Health Policy and Management, Centre for Health Policy and Management, TCD
- Professor Ivan Perry PhD (public health/epidemiology) (UCC lead)
Professor of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, UCC
- Professor Tom Fahey MD (primary care/epidemiology)
Professor of General Practice, Division of Population Health Sciences, RCSI.
- Professor Ruairí Brugha MD (health policy)
Associate Professor of Public Health, Division of Population Health Sciences, RCSI
- Professor John Feely MD (clinical pharmacology)
Professor of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Consultant Physician, St. James’s Hospital Dublin, TCD
- Professor Jane Grimson PhD (computer science/health informatics)
Director, Centre for Health Informatics, Department of Computer Science, TCD
- Professor Helen Whelton PhD (oral health)
Director of Oral Health Services Research Centre, Oral Health Services Research Centre, UCC
For Programme aims and HSR themes, click here. For full list of Academic Scholar Faculty colleagues who will also advise, teach and/or supervise on the Programme, click here.
What Happens in First Year of the Programme?
This programme is designed to provide a broad training, particularly in first year, in an inter-disciplinary model that addresses the needs of the scholars and academic, health service and industry employers. A series of taught modules running throughout first year offers scholars an opportunity to learn about scientific evidence, as well as the practice and policy issues underlying the research themes within the programme. Programme delivery will be enabled by the development of a single virtual learning environment platform to which all Steering Group, PI Faculty and Scholars will have access. RCSI will host and support this site through its VLE (Moodle). Content will be provided to staff and scholars and Moodle will serve as a common communication channel across all sites and Programme participants. In addition, each scholar will have the opportunity to visit a health practice or policy organisation that fits with their PhD project for a 10-week placement. These will be in Irish institutions who have a major responsibility for collecting and/or using health-related data. For further information about taught modules and affiliated health practice or policy rotations, click here.
What Happens After First Year of the Programme?
In years 2 to 4, scholars carry out their specialised PhD project under the supervision of their selected supervisors and with the support of their Thesis Committee. In either year two or three, each scholar will have the opportunity to visit a prestigious international academic institution in an area related to their PhD project. This will be part of a programme including conference attendance and presentations, to prepare the scholar for a high-achieving post-doctoral research career. For examples of possible PhD thesis projects and agreed international placements, click here.
How to Apply to the PhD Scholars Programme?
We welcome applications from candidates expecting or possessing a first or upper second class honours degree in health, social science, statistics, economics or related disciplines. The Programme started in 2007 with nine Scholars registering. Scholars are located at one of the three campuses - RCSI, TCD or UCC, by agreement with the Scholar and Programme Steering Group. It is expected that 7-10 further Scholars will be accepted in 2008. Email applications only, by Friday 18th April 2008 to hsriadmin@rcsi.ie
Applications should include the following:
a) a succinct CV detailing qualifications, research experience to date and names, positions, email and telephone contact details of two professional referees (CV not to exceed 6 A4 pages of 12 font print).
b) a cover letter addressing the issues below.
Essential criteria:
- willingness to be based in
- availability to travel for interview (interviews will be held in
- Proficiency in English
- Ability to function in a multidisciplinary environment, communication skills; ability to learn technical knowledge and experimental techniques)
Please note: funds are only available through the Health Research Board to fund PhD fees at EU levels.
FURTHER INFORMATION/QUERIES ABOUT THE PROGRAMME In the first instance, please put your queries in writing by email [hsriadmin@rcsi.ie].
FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE PARTICIPATING INSTITUTIONS These are the institutional weblinks to the most relevant Departments.
RCSI
Please click here for further information about the Division of Population Health Sciences at RCSI: More generally, the RCSI website is: www.rcsi.ie
TCD For further information about the Centre for Health Policy & Mangement at TCD: http://www.medicine.tcd.ie/health_policy_management/
More generally, the TCD website is: www.tcd.ie
UCC For further information about the Department of Epidemiology & Public Health at UCC: http://www.ucc.ie/academic/pubh/
More generally, the UCC website is: www.ucc.ie
The three partner institutions have formal policies to support equality of opportunity including for people with disabilities.
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