The 6th Edinburgh Clinical Research Methodology Course

The Boloz-Kulesza Trust Fund supports a thriving scholarship programme which enables successful applicants to undertake a period of further study or research at The University of Edinburgh Medical School and related institutions.

 Scholarship Application Closing Date: Thursday 15th March 2018

The Scholarships

A total of 4 scholarships are available. The scholarship will cover the cost of the course fee (£200) and accommodation at Pollock Halls of Residence on a bed &breakfast basis for 3 nights (Sunday 22^nd – 24^th, departing on the morning of 25^th April 2018). It does not include travel costs.

Applicants are expected to attend the entire course.

Eligibility

The programme is open to Polish medical scientists working in the clinical research who are:

• in their early career (usually within 10 years of their medical graduation - MB ChB equivalent)
• working in Polish Medical Academies/Universities and Research Institutes
• committed to the further development of expertise in  clinical research in Poland and
• have excellent mastery of English .

Note: The expectation and intention of the founders of the Boloz-Kulesza Trust Fund Scholarship Programme are 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 including medical research and thus foster academic links between Polish Medical Universities and Research Institutes and The University of Edinburgh.

About The 6^th Edinburgh Clinical Research Methodology Course:  This 2day course

• provides a comprehensive overview of the methods and frameworks currently required to perform cutting-edge clinical research;
• will consist of interactive lectures and opportunities for delegates to network with distinguished researchers, all of whom are recognised experts in their field;  
• is aimed at practitioners at all levels from all disciplines who are involved in clinical research.

For further information about the course go to:

 https://www.ed.ac.uk/centre-reproductive-health/news-events-seminars/events/ecrmc-course

How to apply for a scholarship: See page 2.

Address to which applications should be sent: maria.graham@ed.ac.uk

PLEASE NOTE: The closing date: Thursday 15^th March 2018

Late Applications will NOT be considered

Application Procedure:

Candidates should supply the following letters/ documents in support of their application:

• an up to date Curriculum Vitae in English giving sufficient information about the their achievements and particularly their experience in clinical research to date so that an informed decision about their suitability can be made. A list merely giving dates, hospital names and job titles is not acceptable;
• verified* copy of the diploma issued by the University or other body granting the applicant’s medical qualification;
• verified* copy of the IELTS certificate or other certificate being submitted as evidence of satisfactory mastery of the English language. Language skills may be assessed by Skype or telephone interview for those who are fluent in English but do not have a certificate to submit as evidence;.  
• a personal statement of no more than 500 words indicating why they wish to apply for this scholarship and the likely benefit to them and to  their medical university should they be their application be successful ;
• a letter of support preferably written in English from the Rector /Vice-Rektor of the applicant’s Medical University /Research Institute  in Poland.
• A written statement confirming that they will submit a written report  about their experience on the course and what they have gained from it within 1 month of completing it.

* “verified” means that the copy of the document is a true copy of the original. Confirmation from their Dean or Rektor’s Office will be accepted.

Polish Documents do not require to be translated into English in this instance.

For enquiries about applying for the scholarship, please contact:

Dr Maria Dlugolecka-Graham MBE

Polish School of Medicine Coordinator for The University of Edinburgh

College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine The University of Edinburgh,  

Room SU205, Chancellors Building

49 Little France Crescent

Edinburgh   EH16 4SB    UK

e-mail: maria.graham@ed.ac.uk