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PhD Opportunities
Students with excellent academic backgrounds, who are interested in conducting projects within the diet, smoking or screening areas of the HBRC, are encouraged to apply for
ESRC and MRC studentships. Application deadlines are 9th March 2010. For full project details and information about how to apply please visit the Epidemiology & Public Health
website: http://www.ucl.ac.uk/epidemiology/jobs/index.htm
PhD studentships at the Health Behaviour Research Centre (HBRC)
HBRC PhD students are registered for their PhD at University College London (UCL), which provides extensive academic, training and social facilities.
Visit the UCL Graduate School website for more information about the School and its facilities. The HBRC is part of the
Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, a thriving department located in Central London.
Professor Jane Wardle is Director of the HBRC and Professor Robert West is deputy director responsible for tobacco research.
The HBRC provides a dynamic and interactive working environment with close interaction between students and research teams. There are bi-weekly seminars given by internal and
external speakers on recent progress within health behaviour research. PhD students are actively encouraged to attend these seminars. Each research group (e.g. screening) within
the HBRC also meets on a weekly basis to present research, share ideas and discuss recent journal articles.
The HBRC also provides social activities; for example, there is an annual welcome party for new staff and students and a Christmas party each year. There are also several other
social events, such as comedy nights and karaoke which are arranged for everyone in the centre.
A key point in student's progress is a presentation and viva completed in the second year as part of upgrading their registration from MPhil to PhD. Throughout the PhD, students
have access to specialised IT and training workshops provided by UCL Graduate School. Our students are encouraged to attend UK and international conferences to present their work
and meet other academics in the field of health behaviour research.
Current PhD Students
Our current PhD students work on a variety of projects, including childhood obesity, health behaviour in cancer survivors, Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and early detection of cancer
(e.g. testicular cancer). For detailed profiles of our current PhD students please click on the pictures below.
What the PhD students at HBRC say……
"The HBRC is an exciting, fun and dynamic place to work. Everyone is willing to help each other out, making for a supportive environment and exposure to different research areas. It's
also an internationally recognised department so is an excellent place to start your career in academia." (Chloe, 2nd Year PhD student)
"There is a focus on writing papers up for publication from day one, which is good for building up your CV and for career development." (Clare, 2nd Year PhD student)
"The HBRC is a progressive and stimulating place to work because our work links to government policy and practice - the department is often asked to inform and influence policy and
our research concerns real life. We also have opportunities to be involved in media coverage of our research." (Laura, 3rd Year PhD student)
"There is excellent social support and camaraderie from other PhD students and staff. We also have regular/daily access to supervisors and everyone is really approachable no matter
what their seniority is." (Alice, 2nd Year PhD student)
What do our PhD students do next?
Completing a PhD at the HBRC provides a strong foundation for a career in academia. Most of our students stay in academia, taking up research/teaching positions in the UK and around
the world. For example, students have gone on to work in the US (e.g. New York Obesity Center,
Mount Sinai School of Medicine) and
Australia (University of Sydney).
Frequently asked questions
Who should apply?
We invite talented and motivated individuals to apply for our PhD studentships. Applicants should be recent graduates or final year students on target to receive a 2:1 or 1st class
honours degree in an appropriate subject (e.g. psychology). Applicants should also satisfy UCL's English language requirements.
How does funding work?
PhD students in the HBRC are mostly funded by MRC and CR-UK. Non-taxable living stipends are usually awarded, and funding covers the cost of tuition fees and running expenses. For more
information on potential avenues for funding within UCL please visit the Scholarships and Funding website.
The HBRC advertises new PhD studentships on jobs.ac.uk.
Can international students apply?
Yes, students from all countries are invited to apply for graduate studentships, but the studentships only cover the European Union level of fees.
What degree will I receive?
You will be registered at and awarded your PhD degree by University College London (UCL). |
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