Polish School of Medicine Memorial Fund Scholarships in UK, 2015-2016

The scholarship enables medical scientists at the outset of their careers to undertake a period of further study or research at the University’s Medical School and return to Poland.

Background

The Polish School of Medicine Memorial Fund was set up in 1986 by former members of staff, graduates, alumni and friends of the School to commemorate the endeavours of the School at The University of Edinburgh from 1941 and 1949 and to foster academic links between The University of Edinburgh and Poland.

A variable numbers of scholarship will be made available each year. These will normally take the form of a subsistence allowance for a period of up to 12 months. In the case of distance learning students, a contribution will be made to the course fees only, normally for the full duration of the course. Travel costs to and from Edinburgh are not covered. In 2015-2016, the subsistence allowance will be approx. £15,000 per year and will be awarded on a pro rata basis.

Eligibility

Scholarships will be awarded to talented, early career medical scientists (usually but not necessarily medically qualified) engaged in basic or clinical research in Polish medical universities and research institutes who wish to undertake a period of further study or research at the University of Edinburgh’s Medical School.

Applicants must be Polish nationals resident on Poland at the time of application.

Criteria

Potential scholars must normally be graduates of Polish medical universities, have excellent mastery of English as demonstrated by a Pass at band 7.0 in the IELTS (Academic Module) with a minimum score of 6.5 in each section (or equivalent), be the main author of 1 scientific publication and be committed to the further development of medical research expertise in Poland.

Applicants must agree to provide the Polish School of Medicine Memorial Fund Committee with a scholarship report within 1 month of completing their programme of study/ research.

Scholars are expected to return to their home institutions in Poland on completing their academic studies, share their new-found knowledge and skills with colleagues and hopefully further develop the academic links between their Polish medical university/ institute and The College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine.

Applying

To apply for a scholarship you must first apply for admission for an eligible programme of study at the University of Edinburgh.

Once you have applied for admission you will receive your University Username (UUN). Your UUN is the letter 's' followed by your matriculation number; for example, s0987654.

Eligible students should complete an online scholarship application before the application deadline of 27 February 2015.

Please note that you will not be able to access the online application form unless you have applied for admission to the University of Edinburgh and have full EASE authentication.

• Postgraduate Master's Online Scholarship Application Form

Notification

A Selection Committee will meet in March 2015 to select the scholarship holders with the winners of the scholarships being announced by mid April 2015.