Research Training Fellowships in Medical, Dental, Veterinary or Clinical Psychology for Low Income Countries at the Universities of UK or Republic of Ireland Institution 2012-2013
Study Subject(s):Medical, Dental, Veterinary or Clinical Psychology
Course Level:Research
Scholarship Provider: Wellcome Trust
Scholarship can be taken at: UK or Republic of Ireland Institution.
Eligibility:
-The fellowship is open to individuals with a relevant connection to the European Economic Area (EEA) for fellowships to be held in a UK or Republic of Ireland institution.
-Non-UK candidates should contact the office for advice before submitting an application.
-You should have completed general professional training as defined by the relevant college.
-Medical graduates must have passed the relevant exam for their specialty, e.g. MRCP, MRCS, MRCOphth/FRCOphth Part 1, MRCPsych, MRCOG Part 1, MRCPCH, FRCA Part 1. GPs are advised to contact the office to clarify their eligibility.
- Dental candidates must have obtained MFD, MFDS, MGDS, MFGDP or equivalent. Veterinary candidates should have a degree in veterinary medicine (e.g. BVSc, BVM&S, BVMS, BVetMed, VetMB) and some experience in clinical practice.
-An intercalated degree is desirable, but not essential.
-Clinical psychology candidates must have obtained a professional Doctorate-level qualification in Clinical Psychology accredited by the British Psychological Society before taking up the award.
- Candidates are advised to contact the office to clarify their eligibility.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: EEA,UK and Non UK
Scholarship Description: This scheme is for medical, dental, veterinary or clinical psychology graduates who have little or no research training, but who wish to develop a long-term career in academic medicine. Applications are encouraged from individuals who wish to undertake substantial training through high-quality research in an appropriate unit or clinical research facility, towards a PhD or MD qualification.Fellowships are normally for two to three years. In exceptional cases a fellowship may be for up to four years for those who wish to undertake a relevant Masters training or diploma course. All training requests must be fully justified in the application.
How to Apply: Email
Scholarship Application Deadline: 15 June 2012
Further Scholarship Information and Application (http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/Funding/Biomedical-science/Funding-schemes/Fellowships/Clinical-fellowships/WTD004435.htm)