PhD scholarships
Funds up to four years of UK PhD study in arthritis and musculoskeletal research.
Versus Arthritis funds up to four years of support under one of two models. The 1+3-year model pays a relevant MRes/MSc year plus three PhD years, with stipend and tuition covered for all four years but consumables funding starting only from year two. The 3+1-year model funds three PhD years outright, covering stipend, fees and consumables, with a fourth year of supplemental funding available if n…
These scholarships back non-medical healthcare professionals and basic scientists -- not medical graduates -- who want to start a research career in arthritis and related musculoskeletal disease, across any relevant discipline. Proposals must show clear relevance to Versus Arthritis's aims and offer training in a multidisciplinary research environment; collaborative studentships with an industrial sponsor are also welcome.
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