Organisations offering funding for UK study and research
| Organisations offering funding for medical-related summer research projects |
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This document contains details of organisations who offer funding for medical-related summer research projects. Though these are often referred to as "laboratory" experience, they cover the full range of research, including data/literature searches, working with people (such as exercise or nutrition research) and pedagogical studies to enhance teaching.
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| Carnegie Trust |
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Provides funding for research projects and PhDs for students who are Scottish or have a Scottish connection, e.g. have studied in Scotland. |
| British Academy |
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National academy for the humanities and the social sciences with information regarding research projects, research grants and links to other related resources including a list of other funding bodies. |
| The Royal Society |
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The Royal Society is the national academy of science of the UK and the Commonwealth and supports top young scientists, engineers and technologists, influences science policy, debates scientific issues with the public and much more. Information on research funding. |
| British Council Scholarship Search |
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Search for funded study opportunities and scholarships for international students and study abroad. |
| Wellcome Trust |
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The Wellcome Trust is an independent charity funding research to improve human and animal health. It is the UK's largest non-governmental source of funds for biomedical research. Information on funding. |
| British Federation of Women Graduates |
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National award for female doctoral students and an international award for female postgraduate students. Check the website below for full eligibility requirements and application details. |
| British Pharmacological Society (BPS) |
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UK learned society concerned with research into drugs and the way they work. It covers the whole spectrum of pharmacology, including the laboratory, clinical and toxicological aspects. Studentships are available for vacation research projects. |
| British Mycological Society |
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British Mycological Society (BMS) promotes mycology in all its aspects. Information on jobs and grants. |
| Whitworth Scholarships |
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Awards for engineers who are planning to embark on, or have already commenced, an undergraduate engineering degree-level programme normally a MEng or for postgraduate Masters’ courses i.e. a MSc. Applicants must have served at least a 2 year engineering apprenticeship prior to commencing a degree-level course. These scholarships are valued at £4,000 p.a. for full-time study and £2,500 p.a. for part-time study. The Whitworth Scholarship Award will not exceed a total of £16,000 for any individual. The Whitworth Scholarship Award can be held in conjunction with other awards (except any other Whitworth Award). |
| Leverhulme Trust |
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Makes awards for the support of research and education, emphasising individuals and encompassing all subject areas. Grants & awards, including Early Career Fellowships. |
| Royal Society of Edinburgh |
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The Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) is an educational charity, registered in Scotland. Fellowships, research & enterprise awards. |
| Stapley Trust - Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science |
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Awards grants for first degrees in medicine, dentistry and veterinary science and for PhDs in any subject. |
| The Genetics Society |
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The Genetics Society organises a wide-ranging programme of scientific meetings covering all areas of genetics. Their website has a Careers section for exploring career options in Genetics. They also offer funding for summer research projects. |
| The Warburg Institute |
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Offers funded research fellowships for study of the interaction of ideas, images and society. |
| Biochemical Society |
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The Biochemical Society promotes the advancement of the molecular biosciences. Includes information on 'Careers' and 'Grants'. |