University of Dundee Wellcome Trust PhD Programme for Clinicians 2011

University of Dundee Wellcome Trust PhD Programme for Clinicians 2011

The University of Dundee is internationally recognised as a centre of excellence for life sciences research. The Wellcome Trust has funded an exciting scheme to provide training opportunities in basic science to young clinicians. The aim of the programme is to nurture and develop the talents of the brightest junior doctors for academic medical research. The programme is located in the College of Life Sciences and the College of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing.

Since the beginning of the programme in September 2008, fourteen clinical research fellows have been appointed.

The fellowships are open to young clinicians who intend to pursue a career in academic medicine. For successful applicants, this training programme will provide:

A PhD research project in a key science discipline within a well-resourced, world-class environment for science and medicine.
Highly experienced supervisors with an excellent track record in basic research.
A clinical mentoring programme closely linked with the postgraduate deanery.
A unique 6 week full-time introductory course in laboratory techniques.
A clinical salary, PhD registration fees, general training funds and travel costs
Scholarship Application Deadline: 30 November 2010

Programme contact details:
wtclinicalphd@dundee.ac.uk

Further Scholarship Information and Application:
http://ping.fm/kp0y3