Professional doctorate: clinical research training fellowship
Forecasted
UK Research and Innovation’s Professional doctorate fellowship funds healthcare professionals to pursue clinical research PhDs integrating scientific training with medical practice.
Funder: UK Research and Innovation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Jan round, projected) | April 2027 (Apr round, projected) | September 2027 (Sep round, projected)
Funding Amounts: Covers salary, tuition fees (home rate), and up to £25,000/year for project costs for 2–4 years; 100% of justified costs funded.
Summary: Supports registered healthcare professionals to undertake a PhD in medical research, combining clinical work with research to improve human health.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; deadlines are projected and may change.
Description
This fellowship is designed for registered healthcare professionals who wish to pursue a PhD or equivalent research degree in any area within the Medical Research Council (MRC) remit to improve human health. The program provides a competitive salary, tuition fees at the standard home student rate, and up to £25,000 per year for consumables, equipment, and travel. Fellows are expected to develop their research skills while integrating clinical practice, with the aim of advancing understanding, treatment, and prevention of disease. The scheme is highly flexible, supporting part-time and full-time study, and encourages applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and specialties.
