PhD Position in Nursing

Trinity College Dublin

Institutions: St. James Hospital & School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin
Position type: Part-time, funded scholarship
Start date: March 2026 or September 2026
Number of positions: 2

Eligibility

  • Registered nurses or midwives not currently enrolled in a PhD.

  • Strong interest in evidence-based practice and research.

  • Research must align with hospital and TCPHI nursing strategy pillars.

Suggested Research Areas

  • Integrated Care

  • Workforce and People

  • Digital & Data

  • Evidence-based Nursing Practice, Research & Innovation

  • Other relevant fields that enhance health outcomes at St. James Hospital

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit via the official application link, including:

  1. Cover letter and CV

  2. Personal statement (500 words) – include career plan

  3. References – Two academic, one clinical (Assistant Director of Nursing)

  4. Research Proposal (~3,000 words) covering:

    • Abstract (~300 words)

    • Background, context, and rationale

    • Aims, objectives, and research questions

    • Methodology (including specialist knowledge/data requirements)

    • Ethical considerations

    • Milestones & deliverables (Gantt chart)

    • Alignment with School and College research strategies

    • Dissemination plans and potential impact

Applicants will work with an academic lead from TCPHI to develop a robust research proposal.

Additional Information

  • Trinity College Dublin charges an application fee.

  • Acceptance to the PhD program is separate from the scholarship award.

  • Scholarship outcomes are notified independently from PhD admission.

Contacts

  • St. James Hospital: Snehal Prabhukeluskar – Assistant Director of Evidence-Based Nursing Research & Innovation
    Email: SPrabhukeluskar@stjames.ie

  • Trinity College Dublin: Professor Anne-Marie Brady – Director, Trinity Centre for Practice & Healthcare Innovation
    Email: abrady4@tcd.ie

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