Self-Funded PhD Research Project
Yunus Centre for Social Business and Health
Health Economics
Project Reference Number: Added by Research Administrators
Project Title: Development of methods for economic evaluation and priority setting in health
Self-funded research applications are invited for the following PhD project at Glasgow Caledonian
University. Please note that as this project is not funded by a university studentship, the successful
candidate will be required to source external funding for the research degree fees and living expenses
while studying at the university.
Research Discipline areas
Health Economics
Research Theme(s)
 Healthy Lives – Public Health
 Healthy Lives – Long-term Conditions
 Inclusive Societies –Equalities and Justice
Research Supervisor Contact
Candidates are encouraged to contact the following researcher for further details on the proposed
research project area.
 Professor Rachel Baker (Rachel.baker@gcu.ac.uk), Professor of Health Economics, Yunus Centre
for Social Business and Health
http://www.gcu.ac.uk/yunuscentre/theteam/academicresearchstaff/rachelbaker/
Research Project Summary
The health economics group would be interested in supervising PhD research which is in line with our
three main research areas:
• Applying economic evaluation frameworks to NHS priority setting challenges and to assessment
of public health and health care interventions and those promoting broader aspects of wellbeing;
• Developing methods to explore and quantify the preferences and values of patients and
populations with respect to health service provision; and
• Extending methodological and applied approaches to evaluation of projects and innovations in
the Third Sector.
Within GCU, our main collaborators in economic evaluation are from NMAHP (Nursing, Midwifery and
Allied Health Professions Research Unit), rehabilitation sciences and vision sciences, with whom we aim
to develop programmes of work in health economics. We will consider other health areas for practical
application of economic evaluation methods.
With respect to our work on preferences, we have specific interests in: distributional equity and the
relative value of quality-adjusted life years; social views and values of health gains at the end of life; and
the foundations and application of techniques such as standard gamble, time trade off, willingness to pay
and person trade-off. We are interested in mixed methods studies combining quantitative measures
and/or qualitative methods to better understand preferences.
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Mode(s) of Study
Delete as applicable:
This project is available as a:
 PhD: 3 years full-time
 PhD: 4.5 years part-time
Institute/Research Groups (if applicable)
Yunus Centre for Social Business and Health
http://www.gcu.ac.uk/yunuscentre/aboutus/healtheconomics/
APPLICATION DETAILS
Eligibility
Applicants will normally hold a UK honours degree 2:1 (or equivalent);and a Masters degree in a subject
relevant to the research project. Equivalent professional qualifications and any appropriate research
experience may be considered. A minimum English language level of IELTS score of 6.5 (or equivalent)
with no element below 6.0 is required. Some research disciplines may require higher levels.
Specific requirements of the project (if applicable): The successful applicant will have a relevant
qualification or experience in Economics, Health Economics or a related subject.
How to Apply
Candidates are encouraged to contact the research supervisor contact for the project before applying.
Applicants should complete the GCU Research Application Form (available from:
http://www.gcu.ac.uk/research/phdresearchopportunities/) stating the project title and reference
number and attaching a research proposal.
The form should be sent with copies of academic qualifications (including IELTS if required), 2 references
and any other relevant documentation to: researchapplications@gcu.ac.uk. Applicants shortlisted for a
PhD will be contacted for an interview.
Application Deadlines
The PhD programmes commence in 01 October, 01 February or 01 May of each year. The application
deadlines for 2015-16 are as follows:
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October 2015 Start - 30 June 2015
February 2016 Start - 1 December 2015
May 2016 Start - 1 March 2016
Research Degree Fees
Current fee information: http://www.gcu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/feesfinance/researchfees/
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