PhD Studentship: Health, Wellbeing and Data Science: ESRC Welsh Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS) Health, Wellbeing and Data Science

Overview

Swansea University offers a PhD studentship within the Faculty of Medicine Health and Life Science through the ESRC Welsh Graduate School for the Social Sciences. The research pathway focuses on health, wellbeing, and data science, utilizing observational, descriptive, and trials-based methods alongside large population-scale datasets. The work addresses major health challenges and informs evidence-based policy making, investigating topics such as the built and social environment, housing, school travel environments, and demographic shifts related to chronic health conditions.

What you get

Successful candidates receive funding that covers university tuition fees as well as an annual tax-free living stipend matching UKRI minimum rates, set at £21,805 per annum.

Requirements

Applicants whose research projects require data from the SAIL Databank must register their proposed project with the SAIL Scoping team prior to submitting their application.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 2026-12-06.