Alzheimer's Research UK's PhD Scholarship funds supervisors to train students in innovative biomedical dementia research, supporting stipend, tuition, and research expenses for up to four years.
Funder: Alzheimer's Research UK
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Stipend (UKRI rates), PhD tuition fees (Home rate), and up to £15,000/year for research or travel costs, for up to 4 years.
Summary: Supports full PhD scholarships for supervisors to advance innovative dementia research, covering stipend, tuition, and research costs.
Key Information: Only supervisors based at UK institutions may apply; students cannot apply directly.
This program funds full PhD scholarships in dementia research, enabling supervisors to recruit and train doctoral students with comprehensive support. The scheme covers a stipend in line with UKRI rates, PhD tuition fees at the Home rate, and up to £15,000 per year for research or travel expenses for up to four years. It encourages both national and international secondments, aiming to foster collaboration, skill development, and innovative research in the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of dementia.