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Medical and Healthcare Studies: Wellcome Trust Partially Funded MSc by Research Scholarship: Climate change and pregnancy – engaging pregnant women in climate change research (RS675)

Description

Closing date: 27 August 2024

Funding provider(s): Wellcome Trust 

Subject area(s): Climate Change and Pregnancy 

Project start date(s)1 October 2024 (Enrolment open from mid-September) 

Supervisors: Professor Cathy Thornton and Professor Richard Fry 

Aligned programme of study: MSc by Research Medical and Health Care Studies

Mode of study:  Full or Part-time study is possible 

Project description: 

Maternal And preGnancy hEalth aNd elevaTed heAt (MAGENTA): novel data-linkages to understand how temperature impacts pregnancy outcomes for people living in deprived communities in Wales and London  

The Wellcome Trust funded MAGENTA project at Swansea University, addresses a critical gap in understanding how climate-related factors, especially heat, impact maternal and neonatal health, particularly in deprived communities in Wales and London. This trans-disciplinary data-linkage and biological sampling study aims to understand the effects of heat exposure during pregnancy, considering socio-demographic factors, housing qualities, and other environmental influences. By combining large-scale data analysis with biological sampling, MAGENTA aims to provide comprehensive insights into the interplay between environmental factors and health outcomes, potentially leading to better informed public health strategies and policies. This research project will explore the most effective ways to engage pregnant women with climate change research intended to benefit them and their newborn baby.  

For more details please see here: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/scholarships/research/medical-healthcare-msc-by-research-climate-change-rs675.php

Entry Requirements

Candidates must hold an UK Bachelor degree with a minimum of Upper Second Class honours or overseas Bachelor degree deemed equivalent to UK Bachelor (by UK ECCTIS) and achieved a grade equivalent to UK Upper Second Class honours – see country specific qualifications

 Please note that you may need to provide evidence of your English Language proficiency. 

Due to funding restrictions, this scholarship is open to applicants eligible to pay tuition fees at the UK rate only, as defined by UKCISA regulations.

If you have any questions regarding your academic or fee eligibility based on the above, please email pgrscholarships@swansea.ac.uk with the web-link to the scholarship(s) you are interested in.

Funding

This scholarship covers 50% of the cost of UK tuition fees.

Additional research expenses will also be available.

How To Apply

To apply, please complete your application online with the following information:

  1. Course choice – please select:
    (Full time)  Medical and Health Care Studies / MSc by Research / Full-time / 1 Years / October
    OR
    (Part Time)  Medical and Health Care Studies / MSc by Research / Part-time / 2 Years / October

    In the event you have already applied for the above programme previously, the application system may issue a warning notice and prevent application, in this event, please email pgrscholarships@swansea.ac.uk where staff will be happy to assist you in submitting your application.

  2. Start year – please select 2024
  3. Funding (page 8) –
  • ‘Are you funding your studies yourself?’ – please select No
  • ‘Name of Individual or organisation providing funds for study’ – please enter 'RS675 - Climate Change'

*It is the responsibility of the applicant to list the above information accurately when applying, please note that applications received without the above information listed will not be considered for the scholarship award.

One application is required per individual Swansea University led research scholarship award; applications cannot be considered listing multiple Swansea University led research scholarship awards.

NOTE: Applicants for PhD/EngD/ProfD/EdD - to support our commitment to providing an environment free of discrimination and celebrating diversity at Swansea University you are required to complete an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Monitoring Form in addition to your programme application form.  Please click the following link to complete your EDI Monitoring Form:
 
 
Please note that completion of the EDI Monitoring Form is mandatory; your application may not progress if this information is not submitted.

As part of your online application, you MUST upload the following documents (please do not send these via email). We strongly advise you to provide the listed supporting documents by the advertised closing date, where possible:

  • CV
  • Degree certificates and transcripts (if you are currently studying for a degree, screenshots of your grades to date are sufficient)
  • A cover letter including a ‘Supplementary Personal Statement’ to explain why the position particularly matches your skills and experience and how you choose to develop the project.
  • Two references (academic or previous employer) on headed paper or using the Swansea University reference form. Please note that we are not able to accept references received citing private email accounts, e.g. Hotmail. Referees should cite their employment email address for verification of reference.
  • Evidence of meeting English Language requirement (if applicable).
  • Copy of UK resident visa (if applicable)
  • Confirmation of EDI form submission

Informal enquiries are welcome; please contact Professor Cathy Thornton (c.a.thornton@me.com / 01792 602122).

*External Partner Application Data Sharing – Please note that as part of the scholarship application selection process, application data sharing may occur with external partners outside of the University, when joint/co- funding of a scholarship project is applicable.

Who is eligible to apply?

Due to funding restrictions, this scholarship is open to applicants eligible to pay tuition fees at the UK rate only, as defined by UKCISA regulations.

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