PhD Programme in Multiple Long-Term Conditions for Health Professionals
A cohort-based PhD programme developing clinical practitioners into research leaders in multimorbidity.
Best for:Best for clinical practitioners with 2+ years of post-registration experience seeking to transition into research leadership in multimorbidity and MLTC.
Overview
This cohort-based PhD programme at the University of Glasgow offers a 3-year fellowship for health professionals to conduct research on multiple long-term conditions (MLTC), also known as multimorbidity. The initiative aims to nurture the next generation of clinical researchers by integrating multidisciplinary research into practice. Successful candidates will receive full-time salary funding, PhD tuition coverage, and research support, with a structured 6-month preparatory period to refine their project. The programme is open to a diverse range of health professionals, including doctors, nurses, allied health practitioners, pharmacists, and healthcare scientists, with specific eligibility criteria for each discipline.
What you'll do
- Conduct independent research on multiple long-term conditions (MLTC) under the guidance of allocated supervisors.
- Develop and implement a PhD project addressing critical clinical questions in MLTC research.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate research findings into clinical practice.
- Participate in cohort-based training, mentoring, and professional development activities.
- Present research findings at conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals.
- Engage in a 6-month preparatory period to refine research proposals and project plans.
Requirements
Degree required: Registration with a relevant UK professional body and minimum 2 years full-time equivalent post-registration experience (varies by profession).
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English proficiency (assumed for UK-registered professionals).
Instruction: English
- Professional registration and licensure to practice in the UK.
- Minimum 2 years full-time equivalent post-registration experience (varies by profession).
- Experience in clinical practice relevant to MLTC research.
- Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary research environments.
- UK registration and licensure in relevant health profession.
- Medical applicants must be in training or post-CCT within the last 4 years (full-time equivalent).
- Dentists must be in training or within 4 years of completing training.
- Nursing/Midwifery, Allied Health Professions, Pharmacy, and Healthcare Scientists must have 2+ years post-registration experience.
- Candidates can apply to this programme a maximum of 3 times.
- Doctors and dentists in training must secure permission for time out of training.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-22
Applicants must first discuss their preferred project with the relevant supervisory team. Submit a formal application online via the University of Glasgow’s job portal, including a CV, cover letter, and proof of eligibility. Candidates must select two projects in order of preference and provide evidence of prior discussions with supervisors.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover letter
- Proof of professional registration and licensure
- Transcripts or evidence of post-registration experience
- Two project preference selections with prior supervisor discussions documented
Contact
Multimorbidity PhD Programme Team· Programme Contact
multimorbidityphd@glasgow.ac.uk
https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/doctoraltraining/mltc-phd/
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