Medical Research Council / Fight for Sight Clinical Research Training Fellowship
This fellowship funds clinical PhD research in ophthalmology to advance the prevention and treatment of sight loss, supported by Fight for Sight and the Medical Research Council.
Funder: Fight for Sight
Due Dates: September 3, 2025 | January 14, 2026 | April 8, 2026 | September 2, 2026 | January 13, 2027 | April 7, 2027
Funding Amounts: 3 years of funding; covers 100% justified costs for PhD-level clinical research training.
Summary: Supports clinicians in ophthalmology to pursue PhD research aimed at preventing sight loss and treating eye disease.
Key Information: Jointly funded by Fight for Sight and the Medical Research Council; administered via the UKRI Funding Service.
Description
This fellowship, jointly funded by Fight for Sight and the Medical Research Council (MRC), is designed to provide scientific training and support to clinicians in ophthalmology who are committed to research aimed at preventing sight loss and treating eye diseases. The award enables registered healthcare professionals to undertake a research degree (typically a PhD) or reacquire research skills, with funding for up to three years. Fellows may maintain some clinical and professional commitments during the award period.
