PhD studentship opportunity – improving equitable access to menopause care in Scotland

Applications are now open for a funded PhD studentship opportunity at the University of Glasgow, focused on addressing inequities in menopause care in Scotland. 

The project will take a transdisciplinary approach, working with women from diverse communities, clinicians and policy actors to co-produce a theoretically informed, culturally acceptable and implementable approach for improving equitable access to menopause information, healthcare and support in Scotland.

The successful candidate will gain advanced skills in:

  • Equity-focused evidence synthesis
  • Coproduction with public partners, policy actors and practitioners
  • Intervention co-design

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to translational research that promotes equity in women’s health across the life course. The project is advertised within the “Health Inequalities” theme of the University of Glasgow MVLS College Futures PhD programme.

The studentship provides 3.5 years of funding at UKRI stipend rates, home-fee coverage, and up to £17.5k for consumables.  The supervisory team includes:

Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to contact the supervisory team for an informal discussion about the studentship prior to submitting an application.

Deadline for applications: 12 January 2026