PhD Programme for Primary Care Clinicians
This doctoral programme for Primary Care Clinicians aims to increase research capacity across contemporary primary care to create future research leaders who will develop innovative and evidence based practice and policy to improve population health and support the NHS.
The programme is for clinicians of all disciplines working in UK NHS primary care, for example: practice nurses; health visitors; dentists, primary care pharmacists; optometrists working in primary care and general practitioners (NB this list is not exhaustive). Eligible clinicians will be on a list or register of recognised active clinicians held by their professional body.
Eligible primary care clinicians must be fully qualified in their area of practice in primary care and will be working largely or wholly in primary care (i.e. not in secondary care). Candidates should intend to continue their clinical careers in primary care.
Up to 5 PhD studentships are awarded annually to clinicians of all disciplines working in UK primary care, for example: practice nurses; health visitors; dentists, primary care pharmacists; optometrists working in primary care and general practitioners.
These studentships are hosted at one of the 10 primary care research departments who are part of this consortium.
About the programme
Learn more about the PhD Programme for Primary Care Clinicians and its aims
Pre-application support and opportunities
Find an overview of relevant training and guides to help you in preparing an application
Research projects
Information about available projects across the consortium
How to apply
Find the guidance notes, webinar recording and application form here
Eligibility, funding and FAQs
Information on eligibility and the application process
Our Trainees
This programme will fund up to five clinicial PhDs per year over five years