The Wellcome-funded Doctoral Programme for Healthcare Professionals invites expressions of interest from prospective programme supervisors to support the PhD training and development of Fellows appointed to the scheme.
Expression of Interest Form
If you would like to be considered as a programme supervisor please complete the Expression of Interest
and forward a 3 minute supervisory video (more details in the form) to GW4-CAT@Bristol.ac.uk
Supervisor Expectations
All supervisors, relative to their career stage, should:
Be part of a well-funded research group, with funding from the Wellcome Trust (WT), MRC or other prestigious funder (e.g. CRUK, BHF etc)
Be able to provide or be part of a vibrant, state-of-the-art and well-resourced training environment with the capacity to provide training and support for fellows.
Have a consistent track record of excellence in supervising PhD students (clinical and/or non-clinical) to successful completion that is commensurate with supervisor career stage.
Have an excellent publication track record in 4*/3* journals and be REF2021 submissable.
Be prepared to commit time to support the progression of the fellow, and provide frequent and regular supervision with minimal encumbrance from other activities (supervisory or otherwise).
Be aware and supportive of the requirements of the career pathway for health professionals and vets.
Supervisor for an Appointed PhD Fellow
The final decision on who will be appointed as a project proposal supervisor will be the responsibility of the fellow in dialogue with the GW4-HP2 Directors and Management Board.
The GW4-HP2 Directors and Management Board will use expressions of interest to point fellows towards potential supervisors who, in the opinion of the GW4-HP2 Directors and Management Board, are undertaking research of relevance to that fellow.