Published: 09 May 2025 20 views
The Kennedy Trust IMPACT Inflammation MB-PhD is a fully funded three-year programme aimed at MBChB students who wish to intercalate to train as clinician-scientists.
The programme will see you work towards both your MBChB and PhD awards over the course of the programme, combining your medical training with research training in the area of inflammation sciences.
Each year, we aim to recruit the best candidates who are seeking to drive new innovations in clinical care and research. Our first cohort of students started their studies in September 2021
Successful applicants will receive a PhD studentship for the three-year duration of the programme, which includes:
Applicants must be MBChB students and either:
Applications from those wishing to intercalate will be subject to permission being received from your current university.
Applicants on the MBChB at The University of Manchester and the BSc (Hons) Medicine - Manchester pathway at the University of St Andrews will receive priority for places.
Key dates
Your application form must be accompanied by a number of supporting documents as listed below.
CV
This should include qualifications (subjects passed at GCSE, A-level or equivalent, including grade). These will be considered in relation to widening participation and/or university access arrangements, to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly.
Include higher education qualifications already obtained or currently being taken, academic prizes, research projects and subjects of special interest (from current or previous studies), extracurricular interests, and activities and positions of responsibility relevant to your application.
Supporting statement
This should be 1,000 words maximum. It should include your reason for wishing to join the MB-PhD programme and a statement outlining your particular interest in the projects to which you are applying.
References
We require two references from people who have knowledge of your academic ability. These are usually academic references, from a lecturer or professor at your current or previous university.
You will need to provide details of your referees in section 10 of the online form. Your referees will be contacted directly after you submit your application and directed to complete our online reference form.
Email addresses
It is recommended that the email address you provide for your referees is related to the academic institution or organisation to which they belong, rather than a personal use email (for example, [email protected]).
If a personal email address is provided, it may cause delays to your application, as extra steps may be required to verify this.
External medical students
You will require an official letter of support from your current institution stating you have permission to undertake the MB-PhD programme at The University of Manchester.
For more details, visit University of Manchester Scholarship webpage
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