MRC BSU PhD Programme 2023

A Ph.D. studentship in Biostatistics/Applied Statistics is available in a new interdisciplinary research programme in population health and genomics, University of Cambridge. The studentship will focus on developing stratified approaches to recommending the intervals at which particular groups of blood donors should be able to give blood. The project will be based on the INTERVAL study, a major randomized trial in which 50,000 male and female blood donors in the UK are randomized to give blood at, or more frequently than, the standard intervals (8 and 10 weeks vs the standard 12-weeks for men, and 12 and 14 weeks vs the standard 16-weeks for women). The outcomes in the trial are the amount of blood collected over the two years of the trial, the number of deferrals (temporary rejection of a donor due to low hemoglobin), quality of life and adverse events. In addition to the overall comparison of randomized groups, interest centers on whether different inter-donation intervals should be recommended for people with different characteristics (e.g. by age, weight, blood biomarkers, or genetic characteristics).

Eligibility for MRC BSU Ph.D. Studentship In Biostatistics/Applied Statistics at University of Cambridge UK 2022:

• The scheme is open to nationals from all countries, but fees can only be provided at the Home/EU rate.
• Applicants should have excellent grades (ideally a first-class degree or distinction in a Masters degree) in a subject that relates to the goals of the Research Unit (e.g., biostatistics).

Value of MRC BSU Ph.D. Studentship In Biostatistics/Applied Statistics at University of Cambridge UK 2022:

• Full Tuition fee.