Anatomical Society Research Studentships 2026/27 support doctoral students at UK and Irish universities, funding anatomical and related science research to develop researchers and share their work.
Funder: Anatomical Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Approved fees, annual stipend of £21,805–£23,805 at 2026/27 rates, and £5,500 annual research allowance; up to 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time
Summary: Supports doctoral research in anatomical and related sciences, including anatomical education research, at UK and Irish universities.
Key Information: Lead supervisors must have held fully paid Anatomical Society membership for at least one year by the deadline.
The Anatomical Society offers a limited number of competitive research studentships supporting postgraduate research in anatomical and related sciences, including anatomical education research. Studentships provide maintenance, approved fees and a contribution to research expenses, and are normally held in university departments in the UK and Ireland whose work includes Anatomical Sciences. Prospective supervisors apply for funding for a specific doctoral project.
One studentship is reserved for an early career investigator. This category places greater emphasis on project design and the training provided than on the investigator’s track record, while retaining the high standard expected of proposals. Both full-time and part-time doctoral study are supported, with attention to the research environment, supervision and student development.