Join our research community
Kick start your research career
Develop the skills you need to work as a researcher through our PhD programmes for midwifery graduates and professionals.
You'll benefit from joining a university with a strong reputation for high-quality research and a tight-knit community of researchers working in the field.
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Projects
Discover a project that inspires you
Want to conduct groundbreaking research to enhance maternity care, improve outcomes for mothers and babies, and discover the future of midwifery?
Start your journey by discovering a live project in an area you're passionate about through our projects database.
View our available midwifery-related projects or widen your search and filter projects across the Faculty by discipline, research group or keyword.
Funding
Explore funding opportunities
We have a wide range of funding available to support postgraduate research.
This includes fully funded programmes and funding opportunities available for self-funded projects
How to apply
Start your journey to postgraduate research
To apply for a postgraduate research opportunity you first need to find a project you're passionate about. You must then contact the listed project supervisor to discuss your suitability for postgraduate research.
Explore our step-by-step guide to find out everything you need to do before you apply and how the application process works.
Contact us
Doctoral Academy
If you have any questions, please contact the Doctoral Academy.
Tel: +44 (0)161 275 5608
Email: FBMH.doctoralacademy.admissions@manchester.ac.uk