University of Dundee Clinical PhD Programme 2009

The University of Dundee is internationally recognized as a centre of excellence for life sciences research. The Wellcome Trust has funded an exciting new scheme to provide training opportunities in basic science to young clinicians. The aim of the programme is to nurture and develop the talents of the brightest junior doctors for academic medical research. This programme is located in the College of Life Sciences and in the College of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing. This programme began in September 2008, when 5 clinical research fellows were appointed.

Additional fellowships are now available to start in September 2009. These are open to young clinicians who intend to pursue a career in academic medicine. For successful applicants, this training programme will provide:

A PhD research project in a key basic science discipline within a well-resourced, world-class environment for science & medicine

Highly experienced supervisors with an excellent track record in basic research

A clinical mentoring programme closely linked with the postgraduate deanery

A unique 8 week full-time introductory course in laboratory techniques

Successful applicants are likely to have completed Foundation Training at the time of application. They will be expected to register for a PhD with the University of Dundee.

Contact Details:wtclinicalphd@dundee.ac.uk