PhD programme
MRC Doctoral Training Programme
The MRC PhD Doctoral Training Programme is now closed to applications.
EU,
International,
UK
External organisation
We are no longer accepting applications for this programme, if you would like to find out about other PhD opportunities in SLS, please check our School of Life Sciences PhD pages.
MRC DTP Flexible Supplement
The University of Dundee MRC Flexible Supplement Scheme has been established using block funding provided by the MRC.
This flexible funding has replaced a number of bespoke schemes that were previously made available to MRC funded students (including in vivo science strategic skills awards, overseas fieldwork costs, and stipend extensions for placements). These flexible funds are for the benefit of all University of Dundee MRC students and help fund a variety of research and training activities.
Areas of funding
University of Dundee MRC-funded students may apply to one or more of the funds below using the application form (.docx). You need to submit a separate application for each request.
Deadlines
- Applications for the PhD to post-doc transition fund will be considered four times per year – applications must be received by the last days in November, February, May and August
- Applications for all other schemes will be considered year-round. Please apply at least 6 weeks prior to when the funds are required.
Applications should be sent to the Life Sciences PhD office and we would aim to provide an outcome within 2-3 weeks. We may ask for additional information after receiving your application, and require successful applicants to provide a brief report acknowledging MRC support.
| Fund | Description |
|---|---|
| Internships and placements | Time ‘out of programme’ to complete complementary and beneficial placement (3 months). Suspension of studies may be required. |
| High cost training fund | Applications to support high-cost training in recognised areas of strategic need [in line with MRC Strategic Skill Priorities areas] such as bioinformatics, advanced in vivo training or imaging. For example, participation in the online course SysMIC |
| Exceptional training opportunities fund | Placement/training in another research group, training in new advanced research skills and, exceptionally attendance at an interdisciplinary conference removed from primary area of research may be supported |
| In vivo strategic skill awards* | To provide supplementary funding to support research training in advanced integrative mammalian biology |
| Industry training fund | Opportunities to provide training with industry or at the interdisciplinary interface |
| PhD to postdoctoral transition fund | Increase the competitiveness of outstanding candidates to secure prestigious postdoctoral appointments – e.g. support travel costs of laboratory visits aimed at obtaining postdoctoral positions. Fixed short term funding post-PhD to exceptional candidates to support completion of research works and publication. |
*For an in vivo strategic skills award to be granted, verification of the appropriate Home Office project and personal licenses, and a detailed justification for the proposed study, including power calculations will be required.
Eligibility
All current MRC-funded students at the University of Dundee are eligible to apply for these funds. These include:
- Core MRC DTP students
- MRC PPU unit students
- MRC Industrial CASE students
- MRC Clinical Research Training Fellows
Other opportunities
There are a variety of other opportunities that are available to MRC-funded students.
Opportunities include:
- The Max Perutz writing competition - Showcase your writing and communication skills with a prize of £1500 and invitation to science writing master class if shortlisted
- RCUK policy internships for MRC students - Spend three months in one of a selected group of highly influential policy organisations
For both the MRC/Academy of Medical Sciences Policy Internship scheme and RCUK policy internships, funding is available (stipend extension, travel and accommodation) to successful applicants through the MRC Flexible supplement. Your studentship will be extended by three months to accommodate the internship.