Multimorbidity PhD Programme for Health Professionals Fellow

Applications are welcomed for the Multimorbidity PhD Programme for Health Professionals, a prestigious 3-year Clinical PhD Research Fellowship designed to train health professionals in multimorbidity research. This programme, based at the Universities of Glasgow, Dundee, Edinburgh, and St Andrews, offers up to 7 fellowships starting 1 August 2026, with a preparatory period from February 2026.

It targets professionals in medicine, dentistry, nursing, allied health professions, pharmacy, clinical psychology, and healthcare sciences, requiring at least 2 years of post-registration clinical experience for non-medical applicants and specific training criteria for doctors and dentists. The fellowship covers full-time salary, PhD fees, and research costs, with no application fee required. Applications close on 14 September 2025. You can also check more PhD positions here

Key Details

• Application Deadline: 14 September 2025, 23:45
• Location: Glasgow, Dundee, Edinburgh, or St Andrews, Scotland
• Funding: Covers salary, PhD fees, research costs
• Application Fee: None

Who Can Apply?

The programme is open to:

• Medicine: Doctors in training (with National Training Number) or General Practitioners within 4 years post-CCT (full-time equivalent).
• Dentistry: Dentists in training or within 4 years of completing training.
• Nursing, Allied Health Professions (e.g., Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Podiatry), Pharmacy, Clinical Psychology, and Healthcare Scientists: Must have completed professional training and have at least 2 years of full-time equivalent clinical experience post-registration.
• Healthcare Scientists: Must be working as a practitioner, clinical scientist, or consultant in physiological sciences, life sciences, physical sciences, or informatics, with HCPC registration and 2 years post-registration experience.

Must apply for this: OIST Fully Funded PhD Program 2025/2026

Eligibility Requirements

• Professional Registration: Must be registered with a UK regulatory body (e.g., GMC, NMC, HCPC, GPhC, or GDC) and licensed to practice in the UK.
• Research Experience: Evidence of prior research or relevant activity (e.g., undergraduate research, intercalated BSc, Master’s degree, or publications).
• Desirable Skills: Strong communication, ability to work in multidisciplinary teams, and potential for a clinical academic career.
• Desirable Experience: Conference presentations, teaching, or published research.

Check this: The Vice-Chancellor’s PhD Scholarships at University of West London

How to Apply

1. Download the Application Form: Available at the programme website.
2. Select Projects: Choose two PhD projects in order of preference and discuss your first choice (and ideally second) with the supervisory team before applying.
3. Submit Application: Upload the completed form via the “Apply Now” button below

Also check: AITHYRA-CeMM PhD Program in Austria

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: Aligned with your current NHS pay (or equivalent), subject to programme funding limits:
  • Pre-CCT medical/dental trainees: CAT-I Clinical Lectureships/PhD Fellowships (ACN2 scale).
  • Post-CCT GPs/Dentists: Up to £71,550 (ACN2 scale, point 9).
  • NMAHPS/Healthcare Scientists/Other Disciplines: Up to Band 7, Point 34 (Agenda for Change).
• Benefits (University of Glasgow):
  • 41 days of leave (full-time staff).
  • Pension, benefits, and discount packages.
  • Flexible working and health/wellbeing support.
  • Free 6-month UofG Sport membership for new staff.
• NHS Honorary Contract: If applicable, an honorary NHS contract will be sought at your current grade.
• PVG Scheme: A satisfactory PVG Scheme record check is required