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Midwifery PhD

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Our PhD in Midwifery allows you to delve deep into the theory and research of why we do the things we do as midwives. Studying for a PhD with us will allow you time to explore the questions you want to ask that are relevant to your service, to your mums and babies.

At the College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare we have a wide range of expertise in research and the education of nurses. We have formed local, national and international multi-professional collaborative research and teaching networks with a variety of agencies, institutions, professional organisations and healthcare providers.

We invite applications for doctoral research in various topic areas, our particular areas of expertise are:

• patient safety and infection
• mental health
• midwifery and family health
• learning disability
• healthcare management and service improvement

See a list of potential PhD supervisors and read about their expertise, in the 'Supervisors' section lower down the page.

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Why study Midwifery with us?

What our students say…

The main factor that persuaded me to pursue a PhD at UWL was the opportunity to work with supervisors, who are both experts in their field and to be part of a university with a great reputation. My doctoral experience at the University of West London was outstanding. The university offers everything you need as a student to succeed in your studies and I received a huge amount of support. Also, the library provides a fantastic study environment.

World-leading Research

The University of West London has been recognised by the Government's Research Excellence Framework (REF) for its exceptional research work.

You will have a supervisory team made up of a Director of Studies with expertise in your chosen field, a further supervisor and, where appropriate, an additional adviser. Your research will be judged through the presentation of a thesis or artefact and a viva voce for academic assessment. We provide a stimulating and supportive environment where you will benefit from: 

• peer feedback and discussion   
• a series of master-classes and lectures from industry figures   
• support by a supervisor and second supervisor suited to your project. 

About PhD study

This course is available for you to study either on a full-time or part-time basis and you have the flexibility to switch should you need to.

A PhD is founded on independent research.  You will undertake a systematic and in-depth exploration of your chosen topic to produce a substantial body of knowledge and make an original and important contribution to the subject area.  

The support provided by your supervisory team will be vital to your student experience and scholarly advancement.  You and your supervisors will have regular one-to-one meetings which will provide you with opportunities to develop your research topic and discuss your progress.

College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare Research Centres

Our College is closely involved with two centres:

• The Richard Wells Research Centre
• European Institute for Person-Centred Health and Social Care

At the Richard Wells Research Centre we conduct primary research, undertake guideline development and review and, through its work as an internationally accredited centre for evidence-based practice, carries out comprehensive systematic reviews.

Our European Institute for Person-Centred Health and Social Care looks at newer models of care that are personalised, integrated and contextualise for chronically ill patients who need more comprehensive forms of assistance.

Our research record

View our  academic journal 'New Vistas'   to see the work of students and academics who are making an impact both locally and globally through their research findings. 

Based in the heart of Ealing, west London, you can make use of the excellent transport links to travel to the the capital or further afield - ideal for attending research meetings and networking events.

Got a question?

If you would like guidance or more information about studying for a research degree, you can contact  Professor Heather Loveday  or Associate Professor Rowan Myron .

To enable you to enhance your professional profile, we support you throughout your research degree by:

• providing research seminars
• organising doctoral events and activities
• facilitating networking and collaboration opportunities
• encouraging and supporting publication and dissemination of your research
• offering opportunities to gain teaching expertise and experience.

We provide structured research training, expert supervision, and an environment where you can discuss your research with other PhD students and researchers.

We run seminars in research methods from the Graduate Centre, as well as an ongoing series of events and activities organised by Schools and Colleges. Specialist help with academic English for students for whom English is not their first language is available.

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Our well-equipped simulation centres , located at our west London and Reading campuses, accurately recreate the environments you will encounter on your placements and in your midwifery career.

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We contribute to national and international initiatives and promote collaboration and networking opportunities. We also encourage and support you to publish and disseminate your research in academic journals and via presenting papers at conferences.

We run an annual conference for doctoral students, where you are encouraged to present a paper about your research. As well as being an opportunity to discuss your work with other students, the conference is a chance to gain valuable experience in presenting your research and participating in open discussions with academic peers.

You will also find other opportunities such as postgraduate student seminars and forums within your specific subject area.

Once you start a PhD course at UWL, you become part of our research community. You will have access to a postgraduate common room, located at our Ealing campus on St Mary’s Road, where you will meet fellow researchers from other subject disciplines offering scope for collaborations or simply to discuss ideas, allowing you to be part of a vibrant research environment.

• Requirements: UK
• Requirements: International

The minimum entry requirements for a research degree are:

• a good first degree (First Class or Upper Second Class), or equivalent qualification in a relevant field
• a Masters Degree (MA, MSc, MBA or MRes) with Merit, or equivalent postgraduate or research experience.

We look for students with:

• a passion for their chosen subject.

You will also have a well thought through and persuasive proposal.

• Competence in written and spoken English is a pre-requisite for entrance to this programme. An IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 6.5 (with no element under 6.0).

Fees & funding

• Funding: UK
• Funding: International

The fee above is the cost per year of your course.

If your course runs for two years or more, you will need to pay the fee for each academic year at the start of that year. If your course runs for less than two years, the cost above is for your full course and you will need to pay the full fee upfront.

Government regulation does affect tuition fees and the fees listed for courses starting in the 2025/26 academic year are subject to change.

If no fee is shown above then the fees for this course are not available yet. Please check again later for updates.

Funding your studies

Funding for postgraduate students usually comes from one or more of a range of key sources:

• research councils
• charities and trust funds, including those funded by the UK government
• higher Education institutions
• overseas governments (international students only)
• professional and career development loans
• self-funding (including family funds).

Find out more about funding opportunities. Examples of most of these types of funding are included on the postgraduate studentships website , (with the exception of funding you may be able to obtain from your employer and self-funding).

Bursaries and scholarships

We offer generous bursaries and scholarships to make sure your aspirations are your only limit. See our PhD scholarships , scholarships and bursaries .

For any overseas students, your first port of call should be grant-awarding bodies in your own country (eg The Ministry / Department of Education) and your local (or nearest) office of the British Council.

The British Council manage a small number of international studentship grants in some countries and should be able to tell you what other awards may be available to you - they also produce the Sources of funding for international students guide.

Supervisors

Dr claire anderson.

Dr Obed Brew

Professor Heather Loveday

Professor Kay Mafuba

Dr Linda McDonald

Professor Rowan Myron

Dr Salim Vohra

Study & career progression

As a PhD Graduate in Midwifery you will have a number of pathways you can pursue in your postdoctoral career. A number of new graduates choose to continue with their research and apply for postdoctoral research positions.

Another popular option is to return to midwifery and bring your research expertise to your next post. A third pathway is to move into education, using your research expertise and practical experience, build and inform the next generation of midwives.

How to apply

• How to apply: UK
• How to apply: International

To apply for one of our research courses, click the green 'apply now' link shown below to complete an online application form. You will need to attach the following documentation to your online application form:

• research proposal outline (5000 words maximum)
• transcript of your highest qualification.

The research proposal outline, or statement of research interests, enables us to assess your suitability for higher degree work including:

• viability of the topic as a research study
• the most appropriate supervisor(s) to be appointed.

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Midwifery PhD

• Full-time: 3 to 4 years
• Part-time: Up to 8 years
• Start date: October 2022
• UK fees: To be confirmed
• International fees: To be confirmed

Research overview

Our research has a truly international outlook and wide-ranging impacts on society, the economy, health and welfare, culture, public policy and the environment.

The School of Health Sciences commands a reputation for world-leading research and education, 96% of the School’s research was ranked as internationally excellent or world leading (REF 2021), with Times Higher Education ranking us joint 4th for research quality. The QS World University Rankings (2022) ranked the SoHS 25th in the world for nursing and 4th in the UK.

A PhD in midwifery allows you to extend your body of knowledge about nursing as you become a successful independent researcher within this field of study.

Our research is carried out in collaboration with clinical partners, global research centres and healthcare organisations. We have a dedicated Centre for Evidence Based Healthcare that works with our research groups and healthcare partners to provide methodological input, evidence synthesis and training.

We welcome all applications that strengthen the work of our research groups. Prior to submitting an application, please identify and contact a relevant supervisor. Full details of our PGR supervisors can be found here: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/healthsciences/postgraduate/research-supervisors.aspx

Applications are welcomed from enthusiastic, talented and highly motivated individuals with a passion for research and for using research to make a difference.

Subject variations:

• A PhD in Physiotherapy allows you to extend your body of knowledge about an area of physiotherapy and rehabilitation sciences as you become a successful independent researcher within this field of study.
• A PhD in Nursing Studies allows you to extend your body of knowledge about the subject as you become a successful independent researcher within this field of study.
• A PhD in Health Sciences allows you to extend your body of knowledge about an area of healthcare as you become a successful independent researcher within this field of study.

For informal enquiries please contact the Director of Postgraduate Research, Dr Fiona Moffatt.

Course content

Our Midwifery PhD will give you specialist training in the theory and practical techniques you'll need. Plus how to review your findings and write a paper on your project.

You will focus on an original and independent research project, with supervision and support from our research experts. Skills you'll learn include:

• Knowledge and research skills
• Personal effectiveness skills
• Research governance skills
• Knowledge exchange skills

All modules are optional and bespoke to you. Modules will be chosen based on your discussions with academics.

Entry requirements

All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements below apply to 2024 entry.

Meeting our English language requirements

If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a presessional English course. Presessional courses teach you academic skills in addition to English language. Our  Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.

If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.

For on-campus presessional English courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations. For online presessional courses, see our CELE webpages for guidance.

Visa restrictions

International students must have valid UK immigration permissions for any courses or study period where teaching takes place in the UK. Student route visas can be issued for eligible students studying full-time courses. The University of Nottingham does not sponsor a student visa for students studying part-time courses. The Standard Visitor visa route is not appropriate in all cases. Please contact the university’s Visa and Immigration team if you need advice about your visa options.

We recognise that applicants have a variety of experiences and follow different pathways to postgraduate study.

We treat all applicants with alternative qualifications on an individual basis. We may also consider relevant work experience.

If you are unsure whether your qualifications or work experience are relevant, contact us .

For informal enquiries please contact the Director of Postgraduate Research, Dr Fiona Moffatt .

Our step-by-step guide contains everything you need to know about applying for postgraduate research.

Additional information for international students

If you are a student from the EU, EEA or Switzerland, you may be asked to complete a fee status questionnaire and your answers will be assessed using guidance issued by the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) .

These fees are for full-time study. If you are studying part-time, you will be charged a proportion of this fee each year (subject to inflation).

Additional costs

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As a student on this course, you should factor some additional costs into your personal budget, including any running costs for your project such as printing or equipment, alongside your tuition fees and living expenses. You should be able to access most of the books you’ll need through our libraries, though you may wish to purchase your own copies or more specific titles.

The school contributes to some costs relating to conference/course attendance and some research consumables. The full cost of your course will vary depending on the nature of your research project, for example there may be additional costs for projects which require specific equipment or travel and you’ll need to have sourced funds for this. 

For UK students, there are numerous funding opportunities from:

• National Institute of Health Research (NIHR)
• Government research councils (such as the Economic and Social Research Council or Medical Research Council )
• Healthcare charities or foundations

Many of our international students seek funding support from governmental agencies or academic institutions. Find out more about our international scholarships .

There are many ways to fund your research degree, from scholarships to government loans.

Check our guide to find out more about funding your postgraduate degree.

The School of Health Sciences offers an extensive research seminar programme open to staff and students. In addition, we run regular doctoral events that are accessible to part-time students or those studying or working off campus.

The University and school also provide a wide range of funding opportunities for research networking activities, conference attendance and internships.

Researcher training and development

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Postgraduate researchers at Nottingham have access to our online Members’ area, which includes a wealth of resources, access to training courses and award-winning postgraduate placements.

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Our Medical School is based in Queen’s Medical Centre, one of the UK’s largest hospitals.

There are dedicated clinical skills facilities including a dissection suite and teaching laboratories for medicine and healthcare students.

The hospital is located opposite  University Park Campus  and connected by a footbridge for easy access. Nottingham city centre is 15 minutes away by public bus or tram.

University Park Campus

University Park Campus  covers 300 acres, with green spaces, wildlife, period buildings and modern facilities. It is one of the UK's most beautiful and sustainable campuses, winning a national Green Flag award every year since 2003.

Most schools and departments are based here. You will have access to libraries, shops, cafes, the Students’ Union, sports village and a health centre.

You can walk or cycle around campus. Free hopper buses connect you to our other campuses. Nottingham city centre is 15 minutes away by public bus or tram.

Whether you are considering a career in academia, industry or haven't yet decided, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Expert staff will work with you to explore PhD career options and apply for vacancies, develop your interview skills and meet employers. You can book a one-to-one appointment, take an online course or attend a workshop.

International students who complete an eligible degree programme in the UK on a student visa can apply to stay and work in the UK after their course under the Graduate immigration route . Eligible courses at the University of Nottingham include bachelors, masters and research degrees, and PGCE courses.

Recent graduates have gone on to work for:

• NHS trusts (such as clinical specialists, advanced practitioners, modern matrons)
• Universities (such as lecturers and senior academics, lecturer practitioners, clinical academics and researchers)
• Private practices

100% of postgraduates from the School of Health Sciences secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation.*

*HESA Graduate Outcomes 2019/20 data published in 2022. The Graduate Outcomes % is derived using The Guardian University Guide methodology.

Related courses

Health studies phd, nursing studies phd, physiotherapy phd, research excellence framework.

The University of Nottingham is ranked 7th in the UK for research power, according to analysis by Times Higher Education. The Research Excellence Framework (REF) is a national assessment of the quality of research in UK higher education institutions.

• 90%* of our research is classed as 'world-leading' (4*) or 'internationally excellent' (3*)
• 100%* of our research is recognised internationally
• 51% of our research is assessed as 'world-leading' (4*) for its impact**

*According to analysis by Times Higher Education ** According to our own analysis.

This content was last updated on 01 August 2023 . Every effort has been made to ensure that this information is accurate, but changes are likely to occur between the date of publishing and course start date. It is therefore very important to check this website for any updates before you apply.

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Ph.D. Scholarships

Introduction.

The UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems (SNMHS) is offering funded scholarships for entry into the PhD programme with registration commencing in September 2024. The PhD programmes at SNMHS provide comprehensive research training that enables students to develop and deepen their understanding of their chosen topic.

Full-time PhD scholarships offer EU academic fees for a maximum of 4 years. No stipend is provided and no contribution to the School is requested.

Part-time PhD Scholarships offer EU academic fees for 6 years on the part-time register. No stipend is provided and no contribution to the School is requested.

Important Dates

Applications to the scholarship programme are submitted via email to (opens in a new window) [email protected]   no later than 26th of April 2024.

Our Research

The UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems are committed to developing knowledge that informs health and social policy, advances professional practice and education in nursing and midwifery, and generates impact in the wider health system, both nationally and internationally. To find out more about the SNMHS research please visit our webpage .

Ph.D. Scholarship Domains

We are offering full and part-time scholarships which are aligned to one of the four SNMHS research domains:

• Holistic health and wellbeing across the life continuum.
• Learning design and teaching practice.
• Advancing care practices in nursing and midwifery.
• Health systems and inclusive healthcare.

The scholarships are open to registered nurses and midwives, who are excited by research. Scholars will seek to create an impact for their discipline and profession through the generation and translation of evidence that builds health across the life continuum, advances nursing and midwifery practice or education, or strengthens health systems nationally and globally.

Eligibility Criteria

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be a legal resident of Ireland at the time of the application.

Applicants must have an active nursing or midwifery registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).*

Applicants must fulfil one of the following criteria*

• The candidate has obtained a minimum of an upper second-class degree or equivalent in a relevant honours Bachelor’s degree;
• The candidate has obtained a relevant master’s degree;
• In certain circumstances, the candidate has demonstrated other evidence of academic standing and/or relevant professional experience as satisfies the Governing Board of their suitability for admission to the degree programme. These criteria are considered non-standard admission requirements.

English Language Requirements

Candidates whose first language is not English and whose primary degree was obtained in a country where English is not the official language of instruction must provide proof of proficiency in English such as IELTS or TOEFL. The original certificate of completion of an English language test must be enclosed with the application. In all cases, the test results must not be more than two years old.

If you are unsure about your eligibility please contact the Research Degree Programme Administrator at (opens in a new window) [email protected] .

*SNMHS Undergraduate Direct Entry

Applications are invited from UCD undergraduate nursing and midwifery students who are in the final stage of their undergraduate programme (Stage 4).

In order to be considered eligible for the scholarship programme UCD undergraduate nursing or midwifery students must fulfil the following criteria:

• Be in the final stage of their registration programme with anticipation of NMBI registration in 2024
• Provide evidence to support a predicted degree of a minimum of upper second-class honours (stage module transcripts and academic reference)

Successful applicants may be offered a research degree programme scholarship conditional to the candidate achieving a minimum of an upper second-class honours degree in 2024 AND subsequent NMBI registration.

These candidates may defer the commencement of their research degree registration to January 2025

How to Apply

Interested and eligible applicants are advised that they should discuss their research plans with a member of staff in the SNMHS ahead of their application. For the application to be eligible for review prospective students must secure the support and nomination of an academic staff member of the School who will become the primary supervisor for the PhD.

In advance of their scholarship application, candidates must apply to register as a PhD student with the SNMHS following normal due process and observing the registration guidelines. Applications are made online through UCD Applications and require the payment of an application fee (€60). For more information on SNMHS PhD application requirement, please visit our website. Once the application has been accepted and the student is provided with an offer of registration to the research degree programme they may make an application to be considered for the scholarship programme.

If you are already registered as a PhD student in SNMHS you must be in the first year of the register i.e., from September 2023. This applies to students registered Part-Time or Full-Time.

Application Materials

In order to apply for a Scholarship individuals should submit:

• A cover letter indicating the applicant’s discipline and which NMHS research domain(s) their application aligns to.
• The cover letter should state whether its an application for a full-time or part-time scholarship
• A personal statement (max 500 words)
• A Curriculum Vitae
• A research proposal (max 1,500 words)
• A supervisor support statement

Application Assessment Criteria

Personal Statement/CV

• Evidence of a commitment to nursing/midwifery research and academic development of the profession
• Evidence of relevant transferable skills for example communication, leadership, self-management
• Experience in research dissemination (peer-reviewed journal article(s), conference presentations, posters, policy briefs)

Research Proposal

• The aim(s) of the proposed research are clear and are placed within a suitable context
• The proposed research demonstrates the potential to have a novel contribution to theory, methodology, practice, and/or education
• There is a clear understanding of the overall research process demonstrated (from question to results)
• The rationale for pursuing a doctoral research degree is explained
• The application is clearly aligned to the school research domains and/or existing school research activity
• Excellent written presentation (spelling, grammar, graphical) with essentially no presentation errors

Application Deadline

Contact the ucd school of nursing, midwifery & health systems.

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University of West London

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• 4 years Full time degree: £3,995 per year (UK)
• 6 years Part time degree: £2,000 per year (UK)

University of Brighton

Midwifery and maternity care are open to a wide variety of research questions and designs. Staff and PhD students offer a community of Read more...

• 3 years Full time degree: £4,712 per year (UK)
• 7 years Part time degree: £2,356 per year (UK)

Midwifery MPhil/PhD

University of worcester.

We welcome applications to undertake research towards MPhil and PhD degrees in Midwifery. Research at Worcester has grown significantly in Read more...

• 3 years Full time degree: £4,950 per year (UK)
• 5 years Part time degree: £2,475 per year (UK)

University of Hertfordshire

A University of Hertfordshire research degree is an internationally recognised degree signifying high levels of achievement in research. Read more...

• 3 years Full time degree: £5,925 per year (UK)
• 6 years Part time degree: £2,960 per year (UK)

PhD Midwifery (4 years)

University of manchester.

Programme description This postgraduate research programme in midwifery gives you the opportunity to work with internationally renowned Read more...

• 48 months Full time degree: £4,786 per year (UK)

Nursing and Midwifery Existing Published or Creative Work PhD

University of sunderland.

A PhD by Published or Creative Work is designed for individuals with an existing portfolio of published work addressing a central Read more...

• 6 months Part time degree: £6,000 per year (UK)

Nursing Research / Midwifery Research / Health Studies Research MPhil/PhD, option of joint PhD with HKU

King's college london, university of london.

The Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery is regarded as a centre of excellence for nursing and midwifery, achieving high Read more...

• 3 years Full time degree: £7,950 per year (UK)
• 6 years Part time degree: £3,975 per year (UK)

Nursing and Midwifery PhD

Queen's university belfast.

From Maternal and Child Health, to Chronic Illness and Palliative Care, our research is changing and improving care for people at every Read more...

• 3 years Full time degree: £4,786 per year (UK)

PhD/MPhil Midwifery

Programme description Our PhD/MPhil Midwifery programme enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of Read more...

• 6 years Part time degree: £2,393 per year (UK)

A PhD is “probably the most internationally transferable qualification” according to the Higher Education Policy Institute. You will Read more...

• 4 years Distance without attendance degree: £3,681 per year (UK)
• 6 years Distance without attendance degree: £3,681 per year (UK)
• 4 years Full time degree: £4,500 per year (UK)
• 6 years Part time degree: £3,681 per year (UK)

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Midwifery research with option of joint phd with hku or nus mphil/phd, key information.

The Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care at King's is a world-leading centre for applied and allied healthcare, clinical research and education. Our focus is on training the healthcare leaders and researchers of the future, with a strong commitment to providing postgraduate programmes of the highest quality. The faculty offers research programmes at MPhil and PhD level. In preparing students to become knowledgeable and competent researchers, supervision is provided by academic staff with expertise in a wide range of research and clinical areas.

The Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care is regarded as a centre of excellence for nursing and midwifery, achieving high scores in research and teaching quality assessments. The first MPhil/PhD students enrolled in the late 1970s and since then the faculty has expanded steadily its range of high quality graduate education programmes to meet the needs of increasingly well-educated healthcare professionals who wish to continue their education to support and develop their careers.

The purpose of our research is to improve the quality of services and outcomes for patients through studies concerned with individual clinical needs, service delivery and organisation and the wider social and policy context of care, nationally and internationally. Our research work is underpinned by cross cutting principles: engagement with patient and user perspectives, commitment to conceptual and methodological innovation, attention to the policy relevance and practical application of our findings through interventions.

The faculty is an integral partner within King’s Health Partners (KHP) and contributes to the interdisciplinary research centres in supporting and delivering high quality research.

Our results in the latest REF (Research Excellence Framework, the UK’s system for assessing research quality in universities) highlighted the combined strength and impact of applied health research at King’s. Of the 89 submissions made by UK universities to the REF’s Unit of Assessment 3 (UoA3), King’s was 1st for overall research rated 4* (the highest possible mark), 1 st for number of research outputs being rated 3* or 4* with 206.87 papers awarded these ratings, 1st for impact rated 4* with 86.4% of impact case studies rated 4*, and 1st for Grade Point Average and Power.

Our research activity is funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), Research Councils and a range of charities. We host a range of nationally competitive fellowships from PhD studentship to post-doctoral level.

PhD Research Projects

PhD projects in the Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care become available all year round. Please visit our postgraduate research page , where you can browse through the current opportunities. The faculty is especially interested in receiving applications from students across the globe, who are planning their doctoral research projects in fields that will contribute to the faculty’s research groups, enhance the research culture and align with the faculty’s research strategy.

Joint PhDs - Benefits of collaboration

The Joint PhD is an innovative integrated programme that offers unique opportunities for the very best PhD supervision in an international context. The programme offered provides candidates with the opportunity to divide their PhD study between three prestigious universities (King’s, the University of Hong Kong and the National University of Singapore), enjoying full supervision at both. While supervisions and regular graduate seminars enable students to construct a theoretical, historical and systematic framework for their research, the Joint PhD also organizes international colloquia and workshops at which students can present and discuss their work with peers and academic staff across the institutions involved. The programme builds on an extensive network of existing institutional links, joint teaching experience and collaborative graduate programmes between King’s and our partner universities.

Find out more about our faculty supervisors and research projects . 

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UK Tuition Fees 2023/24

Full time tuition fees:

£7,500 per year (MPhil/PhD, Midwifery Research)

£7,500 per year (MPhil/PhD, Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care Research with University of Hong Kong)

£7,500 per year (MPhil/PhD, Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care Research with the National University of Singapore)

Part time tuition fees: £3,750 per year (MPhil/PhD, Midwifery Research)

International Tuition Fees 2023/24

£28,260 per year (MPhil/PhD, Midwifery Research)

£28,260 per year (MPhil/PhD, Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care Research with University of Hong Kong)

£28,260 per year (MPhil/PhD, Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care Research with the National University of Singapore)

Part time tuition fees: £14,130 per year (MPhil/PhD, Midwifery Research)

UK Tuition Fees 2024/25

£7,950 per year (MPhil/PhD, Midwifery Research)

£7,950 per year (MPhil/PhD, Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care Research with University of Hong Kong)

£7,950 per year (MPhil/PhD, Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care Research with the National University of Singapore)

Part time tuition fees: £3,975 per year (MPhil/PhD, Midwifery Research)

International Tuition Fees 2024/25

£30,240 per year (MPhil/PhD, Midwifery Research)

£30,240 per year (MPhil/PhD, Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care Research with University of Hong Kong)

£30,240 per year (MPhil/PhD, Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care Research with the National University of Singapore)

Part time tuition fees: £15,120 per year (MPhil/PhD, Midwifery Research)

These tuition fees may be subject to additional increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King's terms and conditions.

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Waterloo campus is home of the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery and facilities for other faculties

The Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care offers a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment. In the Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES) 2015, results for the Faculty indicated that student experience was positive about all aspects of supervision, skills and development, infrastructure, intellectual climate, and knowledge of roles and responsibilities within the Faculty. Research students are allocated a supervisory team led by an experienced principal supervisor. The team meet regularly with the student for supervision and review of progress. Progress is also reviewed formally by the Faculty Postgraduate Research Students Committee at set points in the academic year. Supervisors provide advice on training needs and career development. Student representatives for full-time and part-time students play an important role in communicating student feedback about learning experiences and the support infrastructure to inform ongoing programme development. Research students have a study suite in the James Clerk Maxwell Building and access to Graduate Lounges on the different campuses.

Students on the MPhil/PhD programme are immersed in the academic culture and are encouraged to engage in a wide range of learning opportunities. Students will normally undertake two core research methods modules: Advanced quantitative research methods offers an in-depth study of quantitative research methods including epidemiological studies and randomised controlled trials, and Advanced qualitative research methods offers an in-depth study of different qualitative methods and their relationship to epistemological theory. Students can also access doctoral training courses organised by King's Graduate School and the ESRC training centre where places permit, and all students are encouraged to become actively involved in research seminars and fora. Research students are encouraged to present their doctoral research at conferences and a School competition fund exists to support this.

Support for Postgraduate Research Students within the Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care

• A model of three-supervisors has been introduced to improve students’ support and access to clinical and methodological expertise. Where appropriate and required, MPhil/PhD students within the Faculty will be provided with a team of three supervisors.
• Research methods training modules offered by the Faculty itself include Advanced Quantitative Research Methods; Advanced Qualitative Research Methods; Evidence Based Decision Making in Healthcare; Research Methods and Statistics; and Epidemiology.
• Our own Nightingale-Saunders Clinical Trials & Epidemiology Unit offers an advanced level of expertise on quantitative topics of which students can avail.
• In addition, our MPhil/PhD students have access to a wide range of supplementary courses and activities, including workshops, symposia and funding offered by Centre of Doctoral Studies, the Health Sciences Doctoral Training Centre (HSDTC) and the London Interdisciplinary Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (LISS DTP).
• The Faculty also runs three Journal Clubs (for Nursing & Midwifery, Mental Health and the Cecily Saunders Institute of Palliative Care respectively) and students have an opportunity to participate in fortnightly research seminar programmes delivered by one of the research divisions. Students’ active involvement in developing the range of activities and their delivery is strongly encouraged.

Meet our students and learn more about the great work they are doing.

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This midwifery PhD thesis collection is an exciting new initiative for the RCM.

The aim of the collection is to provide a platform for midwives to showcase their academic work, and to inspire and support midwives who are considering or who are currently undertaking further academic study. Additionally, the collection will provide a source of open access midwifery generated evidence for everyone to use.

The opportunity for midwives to include details of the resultant publications and their social media details and institutional link, if appropriate will hopefully also support the creation of professional networks related to their academic interests. Authors may have also published articles from their thesis, so please use an author’s contact details to ask about this.

If you are a midwife and have a completed a PhD and would like to include your thesis in this collection, please complete the online form below.

If you would like to search the Thesis Collection, "Control+F" (or "Command+F" on a Mac) is the keyboard shortcut for the Find command. Pressing the Ctrl/Command key + the F key will bring up a search box in the top right corner of your screen. You can then use this to search the Collection for keywords.

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Year of entry: 2024

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We require:

• An honours degree (minimum Upper Second (2:1)) or the overseas equivalent in a relevant subject
• AND a very good MSc/MPhil/MRes degree from a recognised institution
• OR satisfactory work at postgraduate level (which must include some research training) undertaken for the equivalent of at least one year full-time.

NB In exceptional circumstances, we may consider an application from a student without both an undergraduate and post-graduate degree. For example, if they have a first/distinction and research experience. 

The  four-year programme is strongly recommended for anyone who:

• has not studied in the UK before;
• has not completed specific research methods training at master's level and received 'very good' grades;
• has not completed a research dissertation at master's level and received 'very good' grades;
• has not scored at least 6.5 in all areas of the IELTS (or equivalent) if English is not their first language.

For students who which to study via distance learning there are additional criteria to support effective communication, for more information please see entry requirements section.

Full entry requirements

See full guidance on how to choose a project and submit an application on our websi te . You should then complete the online admissions application form to apply for this programme. Ensure you include all required supporting documents at the time of submission, or this may delay the processing of your application.

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You must submit your application for a postgraduate research programme before the relevant deadline to be considered. You will not be able to apply after these deadlines have passed.

• January entry: 15 October (of the year prior entry)
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• Learn from some of Europe's leading researchers while undertaking your own project.
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• Undergo training in transferable skills critical to developing early-stage researchers and professionals through the Doctoral Academy's training programme.
• Conduct research at a university ranked 6th in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2023).

For entry in the academic year beginning September 2024, the tuition fees are as follows:

• PhD (full-time) UK students (per annum): Standard £4,786, Low £11,000, Medium £17,500, High £23,000 International, including EU, students (per annum): Standard £27,000, Low £28,500, Medium £34,500, High £40,500
• PhD (part-time) UK students (per annum): Standard £2393, Low £5,500, Medium £8,750, High £11,500 International, including EU, students (per annum): Standard £13,500, Low £14,250, Medium £17,250, High £20,250
• PhD (full-time distance learning) UK students (per annum): Standard £4,786, Low £11,000, Medium £17,500, High £23,000 International, including EU, students (per annum): Standard £27,000, Low £28,500, Medium £34,500, High £40,500
• PhD (part-time distance learning) UK students (per annum): Standard £2393, Low £5,500, Medium £8,750, High £11,500 International, including EU, students (per annum): Standard £13,500, Low £14,250, Medium £17,250, High £20,250

Further information for EU students can be found on our dedicated EU page.

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2024 postgraduate scholarships

Applications for 2024 postgraduate scholarships are now closed

About the scholarships.

The Nursing and Midwifery Office supports nursing and midwifery scholarships which are administered by the Health Education and Training Institute (HETI). 

Scholarships of up to $10,000 are offered to registered nurses and midwives who are studying a postgraduate course. The amount awarded varies and depends on study type and whether the program is already subsidised.

The scholarships help with educational expenses directly associated with postgraduate study. They are open to those working permanently in full- or part-time positions in the NSW public health system. Casual employees of NSW Health may be eligible. See eligibility criteria for more information.

Scholarships are awarded through a competitive selection process and not all applicants will be successful. The scholarship will not cover all costs associated with a program of study.

Nursing and Midwifery postgraduate scholarships offered in 2024 are a single payment. The amount depends on the postgraduate qualification that you're studying.

Scholarships contribute to the cost of courses at the following levels:

Terms and conditions

You can only get one scholarship per program of study.

For example:

Ms Jones is awarded a $8,000 scholarship in 2024 towards her Graduate Diploma in Intensive Care Nursing. She finishes the Graduate Diploma and in 2026 decides to upgrade to a Masters in Intensive Care Nursing. Ms Jones can't apply for another scholarship because the first one was also for Intensive Care Nursing, which is the same program of study.

You can only get one scholarship in a three-year timeframe

Ms Jones enrols in a Graduate Diploma in 2024 and plans to do the course over three years. If she is awarded $8,000 for study in 2024, she can't apply for another scholarship until 2027.

Scholarships are not awarded for:

• research projects
• courses studied outside Australia
• Graduate Certificate courses that are fully funded by the Nursing and Midwifery Office and managed by the Health Education and Training Institute

HETI Higher Education Mental Health scholarships including:

Child and Youth Mental Health Services (CYMHS) scholarships

Older People's Mental Health (OPMH) scholarships

Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care and Practice (8ALF008) scholarships.

Eligibility

To apply you must be:

• an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia.
• currently employed and working permanently full-time or part-time as a registered nurse or registered midwife within the NSW public health system. You may also be a casual employee - defined as working in NSW Health for at least 12 months, working on average 2 days per week. Note: If you're a midwifery student, you must instead show proof of having concurrent employment in a recognised midwifery student position in a public maternity service.
• enrolled in an Australian postgraduate course in 2024 that is accredited under the Higher Education Act 2001 of the relevant jurisdiction.
• completing a program of study that leads to a qualification (Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Masters) and isn't a research program.
• willing to take part in an evaluation or telephone survey about the scholarship.
• not have received a scholarship from the Nursing and Midwifery Office either in the last three years or for the same program of study.

Scholarships are offered under the following categories, and each have their own essay requirements and essay criteria:

• Category 1 - Clinical Studies
• Category 2 - Education
• Category 3 - Management
• Category 4 - Midwifery  

How to apply

Applications open 20 November 2023 and close at midnight 23 February 2024.

The application consists of:

• Complete personal details and response to selection criteria
• Response to Essay question
• Provide supporting documents

Online Application

 Applications are submitted Online . You can save an incomplete application and return to it later. You need to submit your application to be considered. Once your application has been submitted, you can't change your application. When your application has been received, you will receive a confirmation email.

Essay 

Included in the online application is an essay.

Tip: write the essay in a Word document before you start your online application form. Save it to your hard drive and then attach as a separate word document as instructed in the online application form. When composing your essay, cite sources in-text and include a reference list. Please do not copy and paste directly from other sources.

Supporting documents 

You must submit the following two (2) documents with your application to the Health Education and Training Institute (supported by the Nursing and Midwifery Office) for your application to be considered:

• position title
• employment status (full-time or part-time)
• length of time employed in this position

And must be,

• signed and dated by HR or your Manager within the last 3 months

2. Official confirmation of your enrolment

You must upload an official confirmation of your enrolment in an Australian postgraduate nursing or midwifery course in 2024. This document must include your:

• program of study name
• year of study
• list of subjects enrolled in 2024.

NOTE: If your enrolment confirmation isn't available when you apply, please submit a brief letter stating your intention to enrol and forward your enrolment confirmation when received to [email protected] .

Enrolment confirmation (post receipt of your application) must be provided by:

• 24 March 2024 for the first semester/trimester
• 1 September 2024 for semester 2, or trimester 2 or 3.

Generic information about course subjects will not be accepted, and we may ask for extra information (for example a tax invoice of your course).

Scholarship timeframes​

Further information.

For more information about these scholarships, go to  Frequently asked questions , or email the Senior Program Officer at [email protected] .

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Nursing and Midwifery Scholarships for International Students

Great News! Nursing and Midwifery Scholarships for Bachelors, Masters, and PhD programs are regularly offered by universities abroad. If you are a student of Nursing and Midwifery and are looking for a scholarship that can help you complete a higher education degree in Nursing and Midwifery, you may apply for any of the scholarships listed here. Remember, these scholarships in Nursing and Midwifery disciplines may require you to fulfils the admission criteria of the university. Nursing and Midwifery is an excellent discipline to pursue for a bright career as it has incredible scope and the job industry for Nursing and Midwifery is demanding more and more professionals. If you are seeking Nursing and Midwifery undergraduate or postgraduate degree programs without IELTS requirement, it is recommended to apply to Chinese universities or European universities.

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This is a Bachelor, Masters, PhD scholarships for International Students, Domestic Students at Queensland University of Technology, Australia. Students interested in All Subjects are advised to apply for Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Equity Scholarships 2024 in Australia.

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UNM College of Nursing Receives Gift to Fund Scholarships

Health care providers see increasingly complex patients and have an expanding and changing scope of practice and available treatments to address the needs of their patients and their families.

“Health care providers see increasingly complex patients and have an expanding and changing scope of practice and available treatments to address the needs of their patients and their families,” says College of Nursing Interim Dean Carolyn Montoya, PhD, RN, CPNP, FAAN, FAANP. “This is why getting a DNP is so important for our nurse practitioners and nurse-midwives.”

DNP students already have a bachelor’s degree and are returning to transition from registered nurses to nurse practitioners or nurse-midwives with independent full-scope practice, including full prescriptive authority in New Mexico. As DNP students hold an undergraduate degree and are already in the nursing workforce, they may have difficulty securing traditional grants and scholarships. This gift from Western Sky Community Care will alleviate the financial burdens associated with returning to school and allow students who may have not been able to return to school for an advanced degree to receive an education that ultimately benefits New Mexico health care.

“Western Sky Community Care’s generous gift will be of significant help to our students, allowing them to focus on their studies, without the worry of excessive debt after graduation,” says Montoya.

Western Sky Community Care, a Medicaid managed care organization located in Albuquerque, funded the scholarships after identifying a need for nursing care in rural New Mexico. The gift will support nurse practitioners and nurse-midwifery students who plan to care for patients in the areas of rural health, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, nurse-midwifery, maternal-child health, and other health care areas. In addition, the funds will cover all anticipated educational costs, including tuition and fees, housing, food, textbooks and supplies, transportation and test preparation.

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7 Graduate Students Receive BUWG Scholarships

The BUWG scholarships support women, and   those who identify as female, in   BU graduate programs, as well as BU women writers, with awards ranging from $1,000-5,000. Since 1977, the organization has distributed over $800,000 in scholarships to   more than   400 BU graduate students.

Congratulations to the seven recipients from the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine:

Shivangi Anil, Khushi Jain and Shirley Wang from the mental health counseling & behavioral medicine program; Caitlyn Ark and Katherine Bryant from the genetic counseling program; Jennifer Wang , medicine; and Alicia Wang , clinical research.

The scholarships were awarded during a May 23 ceremony at BU’s Metcalf Trustee’s Ballroom, and featured   keynote speaker   Dr. Barbara Jones,   dean of the BU School of Social Work.

IU Bloomington leads the nation in scholarships for critical languages

Indiana University leads the nation in successful applications for the Boren Award, an undergraduate scholarship and graduate fellowship program designed to increase the number of qualified fluent speakers of languages deemed critical by the U.S. Department of State.

This year, 12 IU Bloomington undergraduate students and one graduate student fellow were granted Boren Awards to study Arabic, Chinese and Russian, breaking IU’s record for successful applicants in a given year. Zakwani Zulualabiade, a graduate student of African American and African Diaspora studies, will travel to Ghana to both conduct research and study Akan Twi, a dialect of Akan spoken by over 9 million people in Ghana.

This is the second year that Indiana University Bloomington has been a Top Performing Institution for the undergraduate Boren Scholarships and the second in which the university has broken its previous record. Only 34% of applicants nationally were awarded scholarships for 2024.

IU students will travel in Morocco, Kazakhstan, Ghana and Taiwan in 2024-25 for a year of intensive language study and a semester-long internship in the host country. The students have won approximately $365,000 in national language scholarships for the 2023-24 application cycle.

“We are so proud of these exceptional students who will use their language excellence to make the world a safer and more connected place,” IU President Pamela Whitten said. “This honor is another example of Indiana University’s national leadership in critical language instruction.”

Multiple awardees stressed how valuable the Boren Scholarship is, not only for making their year abroad more affordable but also for their future careers. As a part of the Boren Award, students commit to working for the U.S. government in some capacity after graduation. For Micaela Fenn, who will study Arabic in Morocco next year, this has been a long-term goal.

“Ever since freshman year, I’ve had a strict plan that I’ve stuck to: I wanted to graduate, complete my capstone year, work in the Peace Corps and finally become a Foreign Service officer,” said Fenn, who is majoring in international studies and Middle Eastern languages and cultures. “Without the Boren, I would have had to abandon my plans.”

Like Fenn, many of the Boren Award recipients plan to complete the work requirement in placements across the federal government while using the language skills they honed abroad. One awardee, who wished to remain anonymous due to the potentially classified nature of their future work, shared how important the Boren Scholarship experiences are for students’ futures.

“This award opens doors to unparalleled experiences, including intensive language study, meaningful internships and cultural immersion, all of which are crucial for fostering a deep appreciation and nuanced understanding of global affairs,” the awardee said.

Zulualabiade echoes that sentiment.

“To have won the Boren Award means I can be of greater service to the nation while working with communities across the African Diaspora,” he said. “It is a great starting point for my work and career both as a community advocate and a scholar.”

The number of successful applicants exemplifies IU’s leadership in language studies, spearheaded by the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies and College of Arts and Sciences. Indiana University offers more languages than any other university in the U.S., with the corresponding opportunities for direct application of those languages in service to the state of Indiana and beyond.

“We’re very proud that IU tops the nation in Boren Awards,” said John Ciorciari, dean of the Hamilton Lugar School. “The Boren program’s focus on critical language acquisition connects to a core element of our mission: to produce students with deep knowledge of foreign languages and cultures who are prepared to make a positive difference on key global issues. Our students’ success reflects their excellence and that of their dedicated faculty mentors. We are delighted that so many have earned this prestigious scholarship.”

Students across IU credited both the Boren Scholarship screening committee and their professors for their successful application. All of the students who use IU’s rigorous review process — a collaboration between Education Abroad, the Hamilton Lugar School, Hutton Honors College and the Office of National Scholarships and Awards — were either selected as awardees or alternates.

“IU prepared me for a successful Boren application through the targeted efforts of a team of staff who supported applicants by reviewing and providing feedback on our essays,” said Sachin G. Talagery, a dual major in international studies and Middle Eastern languages and cultures who will be studying in Morocco.

This screening committee and IU’s leadership in Language Flagships — hosting more than any other university in the country — have led to IU’s sustained success. John Miller, an undergraduate studying international law and institutions who will spend next year in Taiwan, shared how the community and expertise brought him to IU in the first place.

“Foreign language learning has been a huge part of my undergraduate studies and a large reason why I decided to attend IU,” Miller said. “For me, receiving this award is a reassurance that all this hard work was worth it.”

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Trio of USask graduate students receive prestigious Vanier Scholarships

Three students in USask’s College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (CGPS) have received funding to support innovation in diverse fields of English literature, community air quality, and plant and nutrition genetics.

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The prestigious and competitive Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships are designed to help universities recruit and support the best and brightest graduate students – and this year, three University of Saskatchewan (USask) students have received the esteemed honour.  

The Vanier program is jointly administered by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). Each of the three USask- based Vanier Scholars are respectively located in a different area of supported research.  

Vanier S cholarships are valued at $50,000 per year for three years of doctoral-level study, and consider three criteria for selection: academic excellence, research potential and a potential and demonstrated leadership ability.  

“The Vanier Scholarships are extremely special in their equally weighting past academic excellence with research potential and leadership,” said Dr. Debby Burshtyn (PhD), dean of USask’s CGPS. “The three 2024 recipients are already making their mark in our university; it’s wonderful to see that we are attracting and retaining such talent across the areas of humanities, health and STEM research.”  

The Vanier S cholarship is considered one of the most competitive competitions for aspiring scholars in Canada, and USask’s three recipients are already hard at work in their areas of research.  

Identifying trans representation in early 20th century literature

Delving into literature from the 20s, 30s and 40s, Gwen Rose is investigating trans representation in historic literature.    

A PhD student in the College of Arts and Science under the supervision of Dr. Ella Ophir (PhD), Rose is examining works from late modernist literature to identify trans representation through characters in early 20th-century novels.  

Rose said earning the Vanier scholarship provided an “unfathomable” level of financial security to pursue this line of research. She noted that one of the criteria for earning a Vanier scholarship was demonstrated leadership and hoped to continue pursuing acts of community and volunteer service while pursuing her PhD with the support of the scholarship.    

Impacts of drought-induced poor air quality heart of PhD research

Working in the Department of Geography and Planning in the College of Arts and Science and with the Global Institute for Water Security (GIWS), Krishna Kolen’s work explores the impact of air quality issues in Saskatchewan communities.  

Under the joint supervision of Dr. Corrine Schuster-Wallace (PhD) and Dr. Krystopher Chutko (PhD), Kolen is working with Indigenous communities to examine and document health impacts caused by poor air quality from dust storms and wildfires.  

Through this work, Kolen hopes to establish “early warning tools” for use in communities so they can identify signs of imminent-reduced air quality conditions and adjust accordingly.  

“Air quality is not just a Saskatchewan problem, it’s not just a Canadian problem, but air quality events are a global problem,” she said. “As droughts increase under a changing climate, so will these poor air quality events.  

“We’ll create early warning tools with our partnering communities here in Saskatchewan and we’ll assess if they are transferable to other drought-prone communities.”    

It’s well-known that poor air quality has an impact on human health. Kolen’s research will explore where the most vulnerable populations and activities are located and how communities can mitigate those health impacts.   

“By understanding health impacts, changes to day-to-day activities and different levels of exposure within groups in communities, the tool could help identify and respond to different levels of exposure,” she said. “Examples would be, ‘Where can I go for help? What resources do I need? What should I do if I have these health impacts?’”    

Kolen hasn’t started her PhD yet – she’s slated to begin in the fall – but the Vanier scholarship means her air quality research can have further-reaching impacts than Saskatchewan.   

The ultimate goal is to see if the tools they develop will be transferable to other communities threatened by air quality issues across Canada and around the world, and the support of the Vanier scholarship has the potential to make that goal a reality.   

“It's huge, the fact we can do all these things without worrying about the finances,” she said. “I can focus on the important parts, engagement and connecting with community members and making those relationships ... being a Vanier Scholar gives me the flexibility to focus on the research that is important to me and the communities.”  

Plants, food and the secret to living longer and healthier lives

USask researcher Morgan Fleming is examining how a component of plant-based foods might help you live a longer life.   

Fleming, a PhD student in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources, is exploring how phenolic compounds – present in all plant-based foods – have impacts on the health of human cells.   

“My research is contributing to promoting the human health span,” she said. “It’s going to be helping us all live healthier for longer through delaying the onset of age-related disease.”  

It’s known that phenolic compounds are good for humans due to their antioxidant properties, but Fleming said recent research suggests they could do more for humans with regard to cellular processes and regulating health and disease. Her research will investigate how they mechanistically achieve those benefits in human cells.   

Fleming said she was excited to delve into an area of science that can help humans at large live healthier and longer and noted this research could expand into animals too.   

“I am excited to help people not be burdened by the physical deterioration that comes with aging, to delay age-related disease and help us all live healthier,” she said. “Helping us, helping our pets, and improving quality of life for people.”  

Working under the supervision of Dr. Christopher Eskiw (PhD) and professor emeritus Dr. Nicholas Low (PhD), Fleming is cultivating human cell samples and treating them with various phenolic compounds to analyze how they directly affect cells.   

Fleming said becoming a Vanier Scholar was “very motivating” for her, because it showed that the federal program believes in her, her research and her community outreach-oriented goals for this work.   

It’s an exciting prospect to continue this field of research, and Fleming said the Vanier S cholarship opens new possibilities for her studies.   

“(Being a Vanier Scholar ) means we’re going to be able to perform more high-quality research, not nearly as limited by funding, and have more opportunities to share my research at conferences,” she said.  

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