Research Studentship in the Westminster Institute for Health and Well Being - University of Westminster

Full-time Research Scholarships
The Westminster Institute for Health And Well-Being

Full Tuition and Bench Fee Waiver plus a maintenance allowance of £14,940 p.a. (which will increase in line with the relevant ESRC rate). Renewable for up to 3 years, subject to satisfactory progress

The Westminster Institute for Health and Well-being brings together an interdisciplinary academic group with an international research reputation in Health and Well-being including psychophysiology, health psychology, patient experience, nutrition, holistic health care and health informatics. The Institute aims to provide research-based evidence that informs policy and changes practice so that society reaps benefits in terms of improved understanding and promotion of health and well-being. These research scholarships will develop existing academic research and policy interests.
The Westminster Institute for Health and Well-being invites research applications from suitably qualified students to commence study in October 2008 on one of the following projects:

* Men, mindfulness and well-being Contact: Dr Damien Ridge by e-mail: D.Ridge@westminster.ac.uk
* Well-being, self-care and long-term conditions Contact: Professor David Peters by e-mail: D.Peters@westminste r.ac.uk
* The use of skullcap (Scutellaria laterifolia) in the treatment of stress and anxiety Contact: Dr Julie Whitehouse by e-mail: J.Whitehouse01@ westminster. ac.uk

You should hold or expect to be awarded a 2.1 Hons degree or above and, preferably, a Masters degree in an appropriate subject area. Those applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate evidence of appropriate English language proficiency, normally defined as a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 (Overall Band Score) with 7 in all elements or equivalent. In addition to their PhD studies, duties will include up to 6 hours per week assisting with teaching on appropriate modules. To support teaching, you will be expected to take education courses at the University.

Informal enquiries may be directed to contact staff as indicated by the e-mail addresses above.

To receive an application pack and further details of the scholarships, please e-mail: researchadmissions@ wmin.ac.uk You should specify that you wish to apply for a Westminster Institute for Health and Well-being Research Scholarship.

Closing date for receipt of applications: Friday 16 May 2008