Training fellowships
Our training fellowship scheme is for qualified
health and social care professionals who would like to train in
research relevant to Parkinson's.
Applications are invited annually.
The next deadline for applications is 5pm on Monday 3
December 2012.
Costs and duration
Training fellowships are offered for up to
£250,000.
Awards for applicants with some prior research experience are
limited to 3 years.
Up to 4 years of funding will be considered for applicants with
no research experience. This gives applicants the opportunity to
gain expertise in research methods by studying for an MSc or MRes
in the first year. The following 3 years would be used for a
doctoral degree.
Funding can cover:
- salary costs
- a contribution towards research expenses
- training opportunities such as attendance at relevant
conferences or short courses
Awards are available on a full-time or part-time basis.
Eligibility
- Applicants should be aiming to obtain a PhD, MPhil or MD.
- Awards must be based in, or linked to, designated host research
units, centres, institutes or departments with a good track record
in training and research relevant to Parkinson's.
- Supervisors should hold employment contracts that extend beyond
the period of the grant.
- Grants are tenable only at a UK university, research
institution, NHS trust or statutory social care organisation.
Please read the following before completing an application:
Terms and conditions
Once a grant has been awarded and accepted, the grantholder and
administering institution are bound by our Research grant terms
and conditions (PDF, 60KB).
How to apply
Applications for all research grants must be made
via our online application
system.
For more information about application processes and deadlines,
contact researchapplications@parkinsons.org.uk
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