ASiT Online Bursary in Surgery at University of Edinburgh 2026-2027

Edinburgh Surgery Online will offer bursaries to support ASiT members undertaking the MSc in Surgical Sciences and the MSc in Patient Safety and Clinical Human Factors online learning programmes.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJune 1, 2026
• Value£4,500
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorUniversity of Edinburgh
• City to studyEdinburgh
• School to studyUniversity of Edinburgh
• Course to studySurgical Sciences , Patient Safety and Clinical Human Factors
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• The maximum award available per student is £4500.
• Students will be required to meet the cost of the balance of the annual tuition fees.

Requirements

Applicants must be:

• Applying to the MSc in Surgical Sciences or the MSc in Patient Safety and Clinical Human Factors programmes
• A current member of the Association of Surgeons in Training (ASiT)
• Must be resident in the UK for the duration of the programme
• Working in a supervised clinical environment in the UK and will be for the duration of the programme.

Additionally, applicants should already have been offered a place at the University of Edinburgh and should have firmly accepted that offer or be intending to do so.  Preference will be given to those who have an unconditional offer at time of the scholarship application deadline.

Currently matriculated students are able to apply for the bursary; however, priority will be given to applicants applying for 2026/2027 entry.

Selection Process

All applicants will be notified of the result of their application by the end of August 2026.

Application Documents

Please ensure that you upload a copy of your current CV/Resume.

Applicants must also include a personal statement (of 400 words maximum) which addresses and/or confirms each of the following:

1. Confirm that you are continuing your learning in a supervised clinical environment in the UK and will be for the duration of the programme.
2. Explain why you consider yourself to be a worthy recipient of an ASiT bursary and specifically, any financial limitations you currently face.

The bursary will be awarded on the basis of academic merit and the strength of your personal statement.  

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• You must have made an application for the masters and have been issued at least a conditional offer to be considered. 
• The deadline for applications for this scholarship is Monday 1st June 2026. 
• Click here to complete the application.

For more details, visit University of Edinburgh Scholarship webpage