MBPhD studentship

("MBPhD")

Purpose:
To allow talented medical students to complete a PhD in cardiovascular science before completion of their medical degree; restricted to UK institutions that have recognised MBPhD programmes.

Entry requirement:
• Pre-selection of the student by the university’s MBPhD programme directorate.
• Residency requirements apply – check eligibility in General Information on Research Grants (please see section 11).

Duration of grant:
2 - 3 years, according to the university’s scheme

Award may include:
• Student stipend at current BHF rates
• Tuition fees at standard home student rate (set by the research institution)
• Research consumables, directly attributable to the project, usually less than £10,000 per year

How to apply:
The application must be made by an established investigator who will be the supervisor and may be for a named student only. Please read the documents listed in Application Checklist

What to submit:
• Completed application form: Form MBPhD

• Detailed research proposal and other information as listed in Application Checklist
• Add the following additional information:
  – Full CV of the candidate and career intentions
  – Letter of support from the faculty tutor of clinical sciences
  – Form PhD.A2 – training record for each named supervisor
  – Brief CV of the supervisor(s) (2 A4 sides max)
  – Copy of university scheme rules

Number of copies required:
12 collated copies of the application form and supporting information

Decision process:
There are no closing dates. Please submit the application when it is ready. Receipt will be acknowledged within 1 month and we will advise you when you can expect the result. A decision will be reached by the Fellowships Committee (4 meetings a year) after it has considered external peer review reports. Allow 6 months from submission to decision.

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