2026 Early Career Researcher Grant and MRS-RCPSG Clinical PhD Studentship calls open.

Closing dates for applications: 12 noon, Thursday 2 July 2026 and Thursday 10 September 2026, respectively.

2026 Early Career Researcher Grant and MRS-RCPSG Clinical PhD Studentship calls open.

Closing dates for applications: 12 noon, Thursday 2 July 2026 and Thursday 10 September 2026, respectively.

Undergraduate Vacation Scholarships and Medical Research Scotland-funded Daphne Jackson Fellowships

Calls closed

MRS Vacation Scholarships provide promising undergraduate students with hands-on experience of research relevant to human health or disease. The awards are intended to help students develop academically, make informed career choices and strengthen their career prospects.

MRS-funded Daphne Jackson Fellowships provide two or three year part time fellowships for scientists wishing to return to medical research after a career break of at least two years’ duration, from a paid research position, taken for family, health or caring reasons.

 


MRS 4-year PhD Studentships

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MRS PhD Studentships provide funding for four year doctoral training programmes to be delivered by Scottish Universities or Research Institutions working in collaboration with an External Partner Organisation (EPO). The awards, with their combination of academic and additional EPO training and work experiences, give students excellent opportunities for their future careers.


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