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Sir George Alberti Research Training Fellowship

Sir George Alberti Research Training Fellowship

Helps students and early career scholars with mentoring support for Sir George Alberti Research Training Fellowship in medical technology and biotechnology.

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The Sir George Alberti Research Training Fellowship, awarded by Diabetes UK, is a three-year clinical training fellowship of up to £300,000 supporting healthcare professionals pursuing a PhD or MD in diabetes research at UK academic institutes or NHS Trusts. The award covers the applicant's salary, UK-rate PhD tuition fees, consumables, materials, equipment, conference attendance (up to £2,500), a…

PhD or MD research in diabetes. Applicant must be in a patient-facing clinical role (doctors, nurses, GPs, midwives, psychologists, dietitians).

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.1 Oct 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.36 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.diabetes.org.uk