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New PhD scholarship opportunity: Second trimester pregnancy loss

12 Oct 2024

The Pregnancy Loss Research Group is currently inviting applicants for a PhD Scholarship funded by Féileacáin (The Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Association of Ireland). The project is titled ‘Second trimester pregnancy loss - investigation, management and care’.

The successful candidate will be working under the supervision of Professor Keelin O’Donoghue at the Pregnancy Loss Research Group within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and based at the INFANT Research Centre. The candidate will work closely with clinical/academic collaborators based at Cork University Maternity Hospital.

The scholarship funding includes a stipend of €25,000 per annum, also covers University fees of up to a maximum of €5,900 per annum as well as funds for relevant consumables and conference travel.  The scholarship is tenable for three years.

Important dates

  • Closing date for applications: Thursday 24 October 2024
  • Interviews for shortlisted candidates: November 2024
  • Scholarship start date:  July 2025.

Further information

Full details of this PhD scholarship opportunity are available at: https://www.ucc.ie/en/hr/vacancies/ [Research vacancies]

For more information, please contact Professor Keelin O’Donoghue. Email: k.odonoghue@ucc.ie. 

Pregnancy Loss Research Group

Pregnancy Loss Research Group, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, University College Cork, Fifth Floor, Cork University Maternity Hospital, Wilton, Cork, T12 YE02, Ireland,

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