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PhD Studentship: Embedding Implementation Science within Horizon Scanning to Enable Adoption-Ready Technologies

Newcastle upon Tyne

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PhD Studentship: Embedding Implementation Science within Horizon Scanning to Enable Adoption-Ready Technologies

Newcastle University

Qualification Type: PhD
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Funding for: UK Students
Funding amount: Not Specified
Hours: Full Time

Placed On: 15th July 2026
Closes: 12th August 2026
Reference: PH066

Award Summary

100% of home tuition fees and annual stipend at UKRI rates (2026–27). This studentship is open to home fee paying applicants only.

Overview

Interested in how health innovations move into practice? This project will examine how implementation considerations can be embedded earlier in innovation pathways to inform policy and healthcare decision-making. Although horizon scanning identifies new health and care innovations, it rarely considers factors influencing implementation. The PhD will be co-developed with the student and examine how implementation considerations can be embedded within the horizon scanning and foresight space to inform policy and decision-making. It is expected to include a range of research methods and the development of frameworks or tools to support adoption-ready innovation.

Number of awards: 1

Start date: September 2026

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Award duration: 3 years full-time

Sponsor: Newcastle University

Supervisors

Professor Dawn Craig, Newcastle University
Professor Paul Wilson, University of Manchester
Dr Pauline Addis, Newcastle University

Eligibility criteria

Applicants should have (expect to achieve) at least a 2:1 honours degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject, such as health sciences, biomedical engineering, or related discipline.

A strong interest in implementation science, innovation adoption, or health systems research is essential, alongside an interest in horizon scanning and foresight.

Experience of qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods research would be advantageous.

If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.5 overall (minimum 5.5 in each sub-skill).

How To Apply

To apply for a studentship, you must register and apply through the University’s Apply to Newcastle Portal

Once registered select ‘Create a Postgraduate Application’.

Use ‘Course Search’ To Identify Your Programme Of Study

You can search for the ‘Course Title’ using the programme code: 8370F (for example)
Please leave the ‘Research Area' field blank
Select ‘PhD Population Health Sciences (FT)' as the programme of study

You will then need to provide the following information in the ‘Further Details’ section:

A ‘Personal Statement’ (this is a mandatory field) - upload a document or write a statement directly into the application form. The personal statement must state the title of the studentship, quote reference code PH066 and state how your interests and experience relate to the project
The studentship code PH066 in the ‘Studentship/Partnership Reference’ field
When prompted for how you are providing your research proposal - select ‘Write Proposal’. You should then type in the title of the research project from this advert - you do not need to upload a research proposal.

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You must submit one application per studentship, you cannot apply for multiple studentships on one application.

Contact details

For Further Information, Please Contact

Professor Dawn Craig
Email: dawn.craig@newcastle.ac.uk

Dr Pauline Addis
Email: Pauline.addis@newcastle.ac.uk

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Skills

Implementation Science

Horizon Scanning

Foresight

Qualitative Research

Quantitative Research

Mixed-methods Research

Health Systems Research

Innovation Adoption

Policy Development

Framework Development

Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom