Liverpool Clinical PhD Programme (LCPP)
Role Overview
The fellowships are tailored for clinical researchers, including doctors, midwives, nurses, public health professionals, allied health professionals, and veterinarians, spanning various scientific disciplines. These fellowships are designed for individuals aspiring to become clinical academics, with a specific focus on addressing Health Priorities in the Global South.
Please note that the subject of the PhD must relate to human health and not exclusively to animal health. These fellowships are primarily intended for clinicians in the early stages of their academic careers, and the associated salaries are reflective of this. Veterinary applicants will be encouraged to enrol with a specialist college.
While these positions are full-time research roles, some time may be allocated for clinical activities if required for regulatory or valid reasons. The PhD project is expected to take place in a Low- and Middle-Income Country (LMIC) setting, with the fellow residing at the study site for a significant portion of the research period. In cases where personal circumstances prevent extended overseas residence, shorter overseas stays can be considered if a compelling case can be made to show how academic and training objectives can be met. We encourage early discussions with our Programme Directors in such situations.
Upon successful completion of the fellowship, candidates will earn a PhD awarded by either the University of Liverpool or the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine. They will also acquire the necessary training and skills to pursue academic independence through post-doctoral fellowship applications or equivalent funding opportunities.
Funding Arrangements
The programme provides fully-funded fellowships, covering all essential aspects to support your research journey:
- Salary and tuition: We cover your salary costs and tuition fees, ensuring your financial stability while pursuing your PhD.
- Research budget: You'll have access to a generous budget of £110k for research consumables and activities, empowering your research activities.
- Work-related travel: We offer £2.5k for work-related travel to facilitate collaboration and exploration.
- Training activities: A budget of £5k is allocated for your training activities, ensuring your academic growth.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the programme, applicants must possess a UK clinical license to practice. Applicants must not already be registered as a PhD student.
All prospective applicants are required to submit a 500-word concept note outlining a well-structured project proposal, a current CV, and letters of support* from their primary supervisor in Liverpool as well as their in-country supervisor (if different). Full eligibility criteria can be found in the Job Description, but successful candidates will need to demonstrate:
- Strong academic potential: A track record of academic excellence and a commitment to furthering their academic journey.
- Global health interest: A genuine interest in addressing health issues in the Global South and a desire to dedicate their future career to this cause.
- Liverpool connection: Identification of a suitable supervisor(s) at either the University of Liverpool or the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM).
- Overseas partner: Identification of an overseas partner and supervisor who will support the proposed research project.
*Letters of support should include details of how your supervisors plan to support you and what resources and infrastructure will be available to ensure you have the correct environment to thrive. They should not comment on candidate suitability.