Applications are invited for this national School of Primary Care Research PhD studentship competition for 3 year awards from individuals with a strong academic record who wish to develop a career in primary care research.

Awards will normally be taken up in October 2016.

Applicants must have a first degree in a discipline relevant to primary care research and will be expected to complete a PhD/DPhil during the award period. The precise academic qualifications required depend on the University and training offered. Students must be defined as “home” for fee purposes to be eligible to apply for this award.

Studentship awards include fees and an annual tax-free stipend normally of £16,000.

• Interested individuals should submit a two page CV and a covering letter of no more than two pages. This letter must: 1. Explain why you want to train in primary care research; 2. If more than one university offers the training you would like, list your ranked preference (up to three institutions).

• Please state Studentship 2016 as the subject of the email.

• Please name the application attachment using the naming convention: Surname_CV_DOC16 and Surname_Letter_DOC16

• Applications must be received by 12 noon on Thursday 25 February 2016. Applications to Katie.farrington@phc.ox.ac.uk

Further information on how to apply is available here.