If you share the SSA’s mission to advance the development and application of addiction science, apply for a PhD studentship or academic fellowship.
The SSA is now accepting applications for two of its flagship funding schemes:
PhD studentships
The SSA offers up to two PhDs in addiction science each year.
| What you get from the PhD studentship | Why choose to apply with the SSA |
|---|---|
| Stipend of £19,237 for people living outside London; £21,237 for people living inside London | Exclusive opportunities to build your CV – for example, by becoming a host of the Addiction Audio podcast or joining one of the SSA’s internal committees |
| Support for the cost of tuition (indicative annual UK university fees / maximum annual contribution toward fees for international students of £4,786) | Access to addiction research, treatment, and policy experts through the SSA’s trustees, staff, working groups, and conferences |
| Up to £3,000 over the course of the PhD for research costs | Free attendance at the SSA’s two-day Annual Conference |
Academic fellowships
The SSA typically offers one fellowship per year.
| What you get from the academic fellowship | Why choose to apply with the SSA |
|---|---|
| Academic salary in the range of £35,000–£45,000 for up to three years | Access to addiction research, treatment, and policy experts through the SSA’s trustees, staff, working groups, and conferences |
| Up to £20,000 for research costs over the duration of the fellowship | Free attendance at the SSA’s two-day Annual Conference and the opportunity to help organise the annual PhD Symposium |
How to apply
The PhD studentship and fellowship schemes are open to SSA members and associates who share the SSA’s commitment to advance the scientific understanding of addictive products and behaviours and the use of this knowledge in policy and practice.
If you are interested in applying, but are not yet a member or associate, please contact Graham Hunt for advice.
