Medical Research Council / Fight for Sight Clinical Research Training Fellowship
The Medical Research Council / Fight for Sight Clinical Research Training Fellowship funds clinicians to conduct research on preventing sight loss and treating eye disease.
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 full funding for justified research costs (typically covers salary, research expenses, and training).
Summary: Supports clinicians in ophthalmology to undertake a PhD or regain research skills through research focused on preventing sight loss and treating eye disease.
Key Information: Applications are accepted three times per year via the UKRI Funding Service.
Description
This fellowship, jointly funded by Fight for Sight and the Medical Research Council (MRC), provides clinicians in ophthalmology with the opportunity to pursue scientific research training aimed at preventing sight loss and treating eye disease. The award is designed for registered healthcare professionals who wish to undertake a research degree (typically a PhD) or reacquire essential research skills. The fellowship offers three years of support, allowing fellows to focus on research while maintaining limited clinical and professional commitments.
