TMRP DTP Studentships: Embark on a meaningful journey in medical research that directly impacts patients and the NHS. The MRC-NIHR Trials Methodology Research Partnership (TMRP) is offering Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) studentships for October 2024 intake. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to trials methodology research across various disciplines, including statistics, data analytics, informatics, computer science, health economics, qualitative methods, clinical medicine, and psychology.
- 🎓 TMRP DTP Studentships for October 2024
- Applications now open for a PhD in trials methodology.
- Focus on medical research impacting patients and the NHS.
- Projects cover diverse areas: statistics, data analytics, computer science, health economics, and more.
- 🌐 Professional Development and Support
- TMRP members access broader training and networking opportunities.
- Join working groups, engage with post-docs and senior academics.
- Opportunities include research visits, internships, and participation in international schemes.
- 📚 Available Projects
- University of Aberdeen
- Estimands framework in surgical trials.
- Optimizing health economic data collection in trials.
- Bangor University
- Analysis decisions for non-negative continuous outcomes.
- Considering environmental impact in pharmaceutical trials.
- Institute of Cancer Research (ICR)
- Estimand framework in cancer trials.
- Patient & public involvement in cancer trial endpoints.
- Newcastle University
- Expert knowledge in rare disease trials.
- Digital biomarkers in Parkinson’s disease.
- AI methods in trial conduct and analysis.
- Queen Mary University London (QMUL)
- Feasibility of Decision Architecture Randomised Trials (DARTs).
- Cost–effectiveness analysis for multinational trials.
- Pilot studies for online clinical trials.
- Surrogate endpoints for cancer screening trials.
- University College London (UCL)
- Increasing impact of non-industry drug trials.
- Patient and Public Involvement in late-phase trials.
- University of Birmingham
- Costs and outcomes of public health interventions in LMICs.
- Inequalities in Community Engagement and Involvement.
- Stratified Trials for Psychosis and Depression.
- University of Cambridge
- Adaptive Designs for digital healthcare.
- Randomisation guidance for optimal trial designs.
- Master protocol trials for oncology drugs.
- University of Glasgow
- Equity-focused trials for minority ethnic people.
- Role of simulation in platform trials.
- University of Leeds
- Standards for layered patient information.
- Design and analysis of cluster-randomised trials.
- Leveraging progression free survival data in cancer trials.
- University of Liverpool
- Improving core outcome set uptake.
- Investigating multimorbidity in clinical trials.
- University of Plymouth
- Methods of engagement and inclusion in alcohol-related liver disease trials.
- Improving adverse event reporting in rehabilitation trials.
- Longitudinal analysis in Multiple Sclerosis trials.
- Modelling multiple ordinal outcomes in clinical trials.
- Optimising participant recruitment and retention in pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain studies.
- 🔗 Application Details
- Visit mrctmrpdtp.com/how-to-apply for application instructions.
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Designation: PhD Researcher – Trials Methodology Research
Research Area: Various
We will advertise upcoming projects in various areas including statistics, data analytics and informatics, computer science, health economics, qualitative methods, mixed-methods, clinical medicine and psychology.
Location: Multiple (University of Aberdeen, Bangor University, Institute of Cancer Research, Newcastle University, Queen Mary University London, University College London, University of Birmingham, University of Cambridge, University of Glasgow, University of Leeds, University of Liverpool, University of Plymouth)
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record.
- Relevant Master’s degree or equivalent.
- Interest in medical research, trials methodology, and related disciplines.
Job Description:
TMRP DTP Studentships – PhD Opportunities in Trials Methodology Research
Successful candidates will work on projects aimed at improving trials methodology. The focus areas include but are not limited to:
- Statistical analysis and decision-making in surgical trials.
- Health economic data collection and utilization within trials.
- Patient and public involvement in trial development.
- Digital biomarkers in Parkinson’s disease trials.
- Adaptive designs for digital healthcare evaluations.
- Equity-focused trial design for minority ethnic populations.
- Improving core outcome set uptake in trials.
- Longitudinal analysis in Multiple Sclerosis trials.
How to Apply:
- Visit https://mrctmrpdtp.com/how-to-apply/ for detailed application instructions.
- Follow the application steps provided on the website.
- Deadline for applications: February 28, 2024.
Last Date for Apply: 28 February 2024
Disclaimer: This job post is based on information obtained from a reliable source. Applicants are advised to verify details and check the official website of TMRP for further information before applying.
