Fully funded PhD to explore how the voluntary sector supports people from ethnic minorities with dementia 

ByJDCteam

The University of Birmingham’s School of Social Policy are looking for a qualitative or mixed methods researcher interested in undertaking doctoral research about people from minority ethnic groups who are living with dementia, with a particular focus on the role of the voluntary sector.  

The studentship is fully funded through the NIHR Three Schools Dementia Research Programme and the PhD will be located in Birmingham. Closing date is 15 April, with the PhD studentship beginning on 30 September 2024. 

For more information and to apply visit: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/courses/research-degrees/postgraduate-research-scholarships-in-the-school-of-social-policy   

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