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PhD Opportunities in Dementia Care, I-Care Webinar
December 5 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
The Alzheimer’s Society-funded I-Care DTC is an exciting new initiative dedicated to transforming dementia care. Over the next eight years, 29 PhD studentships will be awarded to tackle critical challenges in dementia care across five leading institutions: Queen Mary University of London, University College London, London School of Economics and Political Science, Leeds Beckett University, and University of Plymouth.
📅 Date: Thursday, 5th December 2024
🕒 Time: 13:00 – 14:00 (GMT)
📍 Location: Microsoft Teams Online (Meeting ID: 374 284 433 895, Passcode: 7Rka2v)
What to Expect
- An overview of the Centre’s mission to integrate health, social care, and community sectors to improve dementia care.
- Details on the five available PhD studentships for the first cohort starting in October 2025.
- Information about research themes such as:
- Independence, autonomy, and choice
- Complexity and risk
- Serving under-represented populations
- End-of-life care
- Meet the team, including Professor Nathan Davies, Dr Claudia Cooper, and other DTC leads.
- An oppertunity to ask questions about the projects / application process
Why Attend?
- Learn about the funding, training, and interdisciplinary support available.
- Discover how to apply and make a difference in dementia research.
- Engage in a live Q&A session to get all your questions answered.
Applications close at midnight on 22nd January 2025.
Successful candidates will receive a competitive stipend, UK university fees, and additional research and career development funding.
Interviews will be held in person at Queen Mary University of London, Whitechapel Campus on Friday 14th February 2025. We will reimburse reasonable, standard class travel for shortlisted candidates on provision of valid receipts. If attendance in person is not possible, in line with our inclusive ethos we will liaise with shortlisted candidates to enable virtual participation. ICare-DTC and associated institutions are committed to equality, diversity, widening participation and inclusion. We welcome applications, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, or transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Don’t miss this opportunity to join a transformative programme that will shape the future of dementia care.
For more details, email us at icare-dtc@qmul.ac.uk
