Qualification Type: | PhD |
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Location: | Reading |
Funding for: | UK Students |
Funding amount: | £20,780 for 2025/26 and £500 per annum research costs |
Hours: | Full Time |
Placed On: | 4th July 2025 |
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Closes: | 18th July 2025 |
Supervisors:
Dr Katherine Finlay, Psychology (Lead)
Collaboration Partners:
Dr Alexandra Oti, Unravel Health
Dr Chanais Matthias, Manchester Metropolitan University
Project Overview:
Hormone-driven conditions affect billions of women globally, impacting everything from cardiovascular to mental health. Despite this, women face significant delays in diagnosis and treatment, often experiencing a trial-and-error approach due to a lack of comprehensive hormone testing data. This project aims to demonstrate that frequent hormone monitoring, combined with education and symptom monitoring, will improve diagnostic accuracy and improve treatment selection and patient outcomes. This PhD studentship is expected to deliver the following outcomes:
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How to apply:
To apply please click the 'Apply' button above, create your account and use the link sent by email to start the application process. During the application process please select the PhD in Psychology.
*Important notes*
Application Deadline: 18 July 2025
Further Enquiries:
For further details please contact Dr Katherine Finlay katherine.finlay@reading.ac.uk
Please note that, where a candidate is successful in being awarded funding, this will be confirmed via a formal studentship award letter; this will be provided separately from any Offer of Admission and will be subject to standard checks for eligibility and other criteria.
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