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University of Central Lancashire International PhD Scholarship in the School of Postgraduate Medicine and Dentistry, UK

Applications are invited for a full-time scholarship available in the School of Postgraduate Medical and Dental Education. The scholarship is tenable for up to 3 years for a PhD (via MPhil route) [subject to satisfactory progress] and is open to international applicants only. UK/EU applicants are not eligible to apply. The scholarship will provide £15000 towards the cost of the International tuition fee over 3 years.
Musculoskeletal problems in young people are common and consume considerable health resources. To date there has been limited focus on the aetiology and natural history of these disorders. Studies have in the main focused on older people because of the societal cost of disability. However there is some evidence that musculoskeletal disorders of the lower limb in young adults may be associated with longer term problems. This PhD programme will take an epidemiological approach to investigating the prevalence of, incidence of and risk factors for lower limb problems in young adults

Scholarship Application Deadline: 13 May 2011

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Newman Fellowship in Cardiovascular Epidemiology at University College Dublin, UK

As part of its programme to provide postdoctoral research opportunities for scholars of proven academic excellence, University College Dublin invites applications for the following Newman Fellowship in Cardiovascular Epidemiology Edwards Lifesciences Newman Fellowship in Cardiovascular Epidemiology. This Fellowship is established at the UCD School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Population Science, with support from Edwards Lifesciences. The School of Public Health has a long track record of population-based research in Cardiovascular Disease epidemiology, risk factor modification and health services implications of Cardiovascular Disease in Ireland.
The Edwards Newman Fellow will be expected to have a clinical qualification to doctoral level, have specific training in cardiovascular disease and have the epidemiological and statistical skills to carry out independent research in this field. The Edwards Lifesciences Newman Fellowship is tenable for two years. Informal enquires regarding this Fellowship may be directed to Dr. Mary Codd, UCD School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Population Sciences.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 April 2011

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