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Diabetes UK PhD Studentships

Diabetes UK PhD Studentships

Funds United Kingdom doctoral candidates through diabetes-focused PhD studentships for translational science careers.

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Diabetes UK PhD Studentships are a competitive funding scheme run by the British Diabetic Association (registered charity no. 215199, England and Wales) to train the next generation of diabetes researchers at UK universities and NHS Trusts. The programme funds two to three three-year studentships per cycle — a success rate of approximately 11% — covering all areas of diabetes science. Applications…

Diabetes research PhDs. Applicants are supervisors recruiting science graduates (not medical degree holders).

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.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.17 weeks
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