Doctoral Clinical Fellowships
Alzheimer's Research UK Doctoral Clinical Fellowships fund UK clinicians without a PhD to gain research training and experience in dementia, including optional clinical trial placements.
Funder: Alzheimer's Research UK
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (Full application deadline – Doctoral Clinical Fellowships)
Funding Amounts: Up to £350,000 total per fellowship; covers salary, research, training, travel, and justified costs for up to 4 years (full-time) or 6 years (part-time).
Summary: Supports UK-based clinicians without a PhD to pursue research degrees and develop skills for independent dementia research, with optional hands-on clinical trial experience.
Description
The Doctoral Clinical Fellowships from Alzheimer's Research UK provide funding to clinically qualified healthcare professionals in the UK who do not yet hold a PhD, supporting them to undertake a higher research degree (typically a PhD) in dementia research. The programme aims to develop the research skills, track record, and experience needed to compete for advanced fellowships and establish independent research careers focused on dementia. Fellows receive comprehensive training, including opportunities for hands-on experience in interventional clinical trials through an optional placement with the UK Dementia Trials Network. The scheme is designed to build future leaders in dementia research, supporting projects aligned with the funder's strategy in treatment, diagnosis, and prevention of dementia.
