Postgraduate Research

Traditional PhD model:
The thesis is capped at a maximum of 270 ECTS (European credit transfer system) credits (90 credits =1 year), however long the research takes. The programme is in the form of a master-apprentice model, with research being the only focus.

Details can be found on the Faculty of Education & Health Science website

University of Limerick School of Medicine requires that all potential PhD/MD or Masters candidates submit a concise proposal for review by the Research Committee of the school. Once approved by the School of Medicine, a fuller formal submission may be made using the official university application form.

Please note that this application must include:

1. Full CV of applicant and supervisors (to be attached separately).
2. Affiliation of supervisors – both clinical and/or academic.
3. Estimated costings and source of funding for the project.
4. The proposed timeframe for the project, including proposed start and completion dates.
5. A description of the proposed project (no more than 3 A4 pages in Times Font, size 10) that
   • Clearly defines the research objectives and rationale;
   • Includes a concise critical literature review of the subject area(s); and
   • Demonstrates the originality of the proposed research work, by referring to published material;
   • Contains an outline work-plan showing the main steps required to complete the research objectives including methodologies. If relevant, this work-plan should be accompanied by letters of support from any involved clinical sites.
   • This does not need to be detailed, but should demonstrate that the candidate understands the steps and risks involved in working towards the research objectives.

Note:

Please forward applications to Medicine Research, School of Medicine, University of Limerick, Limerick Tel: 353 (0)61 234756 E-mail: medicineresearch@ul.ie