The MRC-NIHR Trials Methodology Research Partnership (TMRP) aims to improve health by improving trials, and the MRC Doctoral Training Partnership presents an opportunity to undertake training for a PhD in trials methodology. 

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3-year funded studentships are currently available for 2022 entry in various areas including statistics, data analytics and informatics, computer science, health economics, qualitative methods, mixed-methods, clinical medicine and psychology. 

The MRC TMRP doctoral training partnership offers:

  • Access to a broad spectrum of training and networking opportunities beyond the host research organisation.
  • Opportunities to join relevant TMRP working groups and meet other PhD students, post-doctoral researchers and senior academic staff.
  • A "core" training programme plus a range of more specific training that students may choose to attend following consultation with their supervisors.
  • Research visits; internships with industry, regulatory bodies and clinical trials units; engagement with health professional and other research networks.

Projects include four supervised by IHW researchers: 

The deadline for submission is 18 February 2022 and interviews will take place in the week beginning 21 March 2022. 

Find our more about these studentships on the Trial Methodology Research Partnership website

First published: 28 June 2018

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