Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care Studentship

The Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery, and Palliative Care at King's College London offers a fully funded PhD studentship for students pursuing research in nursing, midwifery, palliative care, or health studies. The faculty is ranked QS World No. 1 in Nursing and achieved 1st place in the UK for research quality, outputs and impact in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF). The studentship is funded for 3 years and includes tuition fees and a stipend at the UKRI rate. The faculty community drives forward exceptional and influential research endeavors, dedicated to transforming health and care on a global scale. Research focuses on improving patient outcomes, nursing care delivery, and healthcare policy. Applicants can apply for any of the PhD programs: Nursing Research; Midwifery Research; Palliative Care Research; or Health Studies Research. The studentship starts on 1st October 2026.