Prof Dr T and Dr A Sokolowska Scholarship at University of Edinburgh 2026

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.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJune 18, 2026
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorUniversity of Edinburgh
• City to studyEdinburgh
• School to studyUniversity of Edinburgh
• Eligible CountryPoland

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. 

Requirements

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 who are committed to the further development of medical research expertise in Poland. 

The expectations and intentions of the Prof Dr T and Dr A Sokolowska 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.

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Application Deadline

How To Apply

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 - the web based information portal at: https://www.myed.ed.ac.uk

When logging in to MyEd, you will need your University User Name (UUN) and password. If you require assistance, please go to: http://www.ed.ac.uk/student-systems/support-guidance

Further guidance on applying for scholarships as a registered student can be found here: Applying for a scholarship | Student Systems | Student Administration

For more details, visit University of Edinburgh Scholarship webpage