PhD Studentships

The Melville Trust PhD Studentship provides three years’ support for promising cancer researchers.

The track record of applicants and the hosting institution are a major consideration in deciding outcome, and the process is competitive.

The Trust supports work in the fields of research into care or cure of cancer but does not support research using animals for research.

Studentships are available for three years and include home rate fees, stipend and consumables capped at £8,000 per annum if fully justified. Clinical salaries are not supported.

The sponsoring University must be based in Lothian, Fife, Tayside or the Borders. The applicant must have a substantive position and be available throughout the period of the award which will usually commence by autumn on the year of award. Applications bridging disciplines and institutions are encouraged.

Only one application is permitted per potential project supervisor.

The Project Supervisor will be the intended grantholder. Successful applicants may then advertise and appoint a suitable student. No advertising costs are allowable. Prospective students should not contact the Trust.

Up to three studentships may be awarded each year. All applications are firstly reviewed by a Scientific Advisory Committee the opinions of which are passed to the Trustees for their consideration and final decision. Whilst some feedback may be provided if deemed helpful, there is no further discussion about unsuccessful applications.