Dr Hugh S P Binnie PhD Scholarships: Clinical scholarships

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Clinical scholarships

The clinical scholarships are for outstanding clinically qualified candidates who aspire to be a leading clinical academic.

The scheme offers a 3-year scholarship leading to a PhD. Scholars will conduct an original research project in a world-class research environment, with mentoring and transferable skills training to equip them to compete as independent investigators in area of translational or clinical research.

As well as scientific mentorship, scholars will benefit from career and pastoral support provided by clinical PIs; just under half of the PIs of the UK DRI at Edinburgh are clinicians. Edinburgh has a long and highly successful track record of mentoring early-career clinical researchers, with several mentees now reaching Professorship and holding senior fellowships from either the Medical Research Council or Wellcome Trust. Notably, the scholars will be closely associated with the members and activities of the Anne Rowling Regenerative Neurology Clinic — the University’s clinical research facility for neurodegenerative conditions, whose mission includes excellence in clinical academic training. 

Scholars will be given an honorary contract with NHS Lothian and have the opportunity to continue limited clinical activity and training during the PhD (typically one session per week).

The scholarship comprises three years funding including:

• Salaried employment as a staff member at the University of Edinburgh (including national insurance and superannuation), on the clinical AMN2 scale at a point commensurate with experience
• University of Edinburgh PhD tuition fees
• A generous allowance for research consumables and travel for conference attendance

Eligibility

There are no restrictions on nationality.

Applicants must:

• have an MBBS (or equivalent) with full GMC registration
• Have research experience in a relevant discipline
• be fluent in English, both oral and written
• meet the entry requirements for postgraduate study at the University of Edinburgh.

Application procedure

Application is through the University of Edinburgh jobs portal: Clinical Research Fellow (#2579). The deadline is 17:00 GMT on Weds 5th January 2022.

Note that this job advertisement also covers applications for Rowling Scholars, which are separate from this scheme.

Alongside the application form, you are asked to submit your CV and a covering letter to outline your scientific interests and vision, including which area(s) of UK DRI at Edinburgh research you view as the best fit.

Questions?

For informal enquiries about the Dr Hugh S P Binnie PhD Scholarship scheme,  please contact Dr Rebecca Devon, Science Manager, on Rebecca.Devon@ed.ac.uk.

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