University of Derby MPhil/PhD Studentship in Case Management Society 2026

CMSUK are delighted to announce their first Doctoral Studentship opportunity in partnership with the University of Derby. The CMSUK Doctoral Studentship will support a case management research leader of the future to conduct research that is aligned to one or more of CMSUK research priority areas. These priority areas were identified following a road mapping exercise with strategic partners in 2024 and published in 2025. The funded research must show a clear trajectory to case manager and client benefit.

This Doctoral Studentship is intended to provide the necessary skills and training for the development of an independent career in case management research, and to allow the successful candidate the opportunity to obtain a doctoral qualification (PhD) from the University of Derby.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineSeptember 10, 2025
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity of Derby
• City to studyDerby
• School to studyUniversity of Derby
• Course to studyBiomedical Science , Clinical & Public Health Nutrition , Health & Psychological Sciences , Science , Social work
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

The successful applicant will receive a maintenance stipend (based on the minimum stipend defined by UKRI, currently £20,780 for the academic year 2025/26) and home MPhil/PhD tuition fees (£5,006 - subject to amendment) only up to the target submission date.

Requirements

University of Derby welcome applications from

• Practicing Case Managers
• Allied Health Professionals
• Nurses
• Psychologists
• Other applied researchers including but not limited to:
  • Implementation Scientists
  • Health Economists
  • Digital Health Scientists.

Selection Process

Interview dates are 1st and 2nd October 2025

Application Documents

Studentship funding reference code

This is provided on the individual studentship advert and must be specified in your application. 

Project proposal

Applicants must submit a project proposal that should not exceed 1000 words. The proposal should incorporate all of the following headings:

• Title: recognising that this may change should the research project progress

• Problem statement to include alignment with CMSUK research priority areas

• Context: a brief overview of the general area of study within which your proposed research falls

• Initial research questions: the central aim and questions that will guide your research

• Research methods: outline of how you are going to conduct your research

• Research significance: demonstrate the originality of your intended research

• Reference list (excluded from word count)

Personal statement

A 500-word personal statement outlining your suitability for the studentship project. This is a mandatory requirement and you must upload it into your application. You should include your reasons for applying for the studentship, your experience in the field, how you feel you would benefit from studying and relevant information about your previous studies.

Your CV

A CV outlining your academic and professional experience.

Qualifications

Your qualification details including grades and dates taken. You will have the opportunity to upload scanned copies of your qualification certificates and transcripts in the application. If you have no formal qualifications, you can also state this in your application.

Passport/birth certificate

A scanned copy of your passport or full birth certificate. This will help us verify your application to study with us. International applicants can provide a copy of their passport only for visa assessment purposes, and their current visa if residing within the UK.

Academic references

Two signed academic references. This is optional at application stage but highly encouraged. If successful in your application, two academic references will be a mandatory requirement of admission. The references should be in written format, signed and dated from either a supervisor or tutor from your most recent studies.

Application Deadline

September 10, 2025

How To Apply

Applicants must submit a project proposal that should not exceed 1000 words. The proposal should incorporate all of the following headings:

• Title: recognising that this may change should the research project progress
• Problem statement to include alignment with CMSUK research priority areas
• Context: a brief overview of the general area of study within which your proposed research falls
• Initial research questions: the central aim and questions that will guide your research
• Research methods: outline of how you are going to conduct your research
• Research significance: demonstrate the originality of your intended research
• Reference list (excluded from word count)

You should also prepare a personal statement (maximum 500 words) indicating:

• Why you are interested in undertaking a research degree
• Why you are passionate about the subject area of the proposed research project
• Your personal development and career goals

Please note that CMSUK wishes to fund an individual who is keen to support capacity-building in case management research more widely in addition to developing their own career.

Please review the entry requirements before submitting your application and check out the application documents section above.

Completed applications should be submitted via the online application system quoting funding reference: EXT_HPSC_CMSUK_25-26

Apply online

For more details, visit University of Derby Scholarship webpage.