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Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
Varies
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
- living expenses
- other
Description
The Prof Dr T and Dr A Sokolowska Scholarship enables successful Polish medical doctor/scientist applicants to undertake a period of further study or research at The University of Edinburgh Medical School and related institutions.
Benefits
A variable number of awards are made each year, depending on the finances available. Funding for Edinburgh based degrees are for ONE year only
For scholars undertaking 1 year research or postgraduate degree courses in Edinburgh, the award normally consists of a subsistence allowance payable for periods of 1-12 months, depending on the length of their course/research programme. It does not cover research costs or travel to and from Poland. Assistance with tuition fees is likely to be available for a limited number of successful applicants.
In the case of applicants undertaking distance learning degree programmes the award will normally cover the tuition fees, subject to satisfactory progress, but no subsistence allowance is payable.
Eligibility
Scholarships will be awarded to new applicants who have applied for admission to a postgraduate taught Masters or Masters by Research degree programme of study at the University.
The programme is open to Polish medical scientists;
- in their early career (usually within 10 years of their medical graduation - MB ChB equivalent)
- working in Polish Medical Academies/Universities and Research Institutes
- with excellent mastery of English and;
- committed to the further development of medical research expertise in Poland
Applicants must agree in writing to provide the Polish School of Medicine with a scholarship report within 1 month of completing their programme of study/ research.
The expectations and intentions of this scholarship is that successful applicants;
- should return to their units/ departments in Poland on completion of their attachment/studies,
- use their new-found skills to further enhance and develop Polish medicine and thus foster academic links between Polish Medical Universities and Research Institutes and The University of Edinburgh.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
United Kingdom
Nationality
Polish
Study experience required
Bachelor
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
18 Jun 2027
Eligible applicants should complete an online scholarship application.
In order to gain access to the scholarship application system applicants must have applied for admission to the University of Edinburgh. Please note that, following the submission of an application for admission, it can take up to five working days for all system checks to be completed and access to be granted. We highly recommend you apply for the scholarship well in advance of the scholarship deadline date should you encounter any technical difficulties with your application which need resolved.
The online scholarship application form is located in EUCLID and can be accessed via MyEd.