Prof Dr T and Dr A Sokolowska Scholarship

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.

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. 


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;
  • committed to the further development of medical research expertise in Poland

Applicants must agree in writing to provide the Polish School of Medicine with a scholarship report within 1 month of completing their programme of study/ research.

The expectations and intentions of this 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.

Scholarship applications must be submitted online by 23:59 (GMT) on 12/06/2025. 

In order to gain access to the scholarship application system, applicants must have applied for admission to the University of Edinburgh.

The online scholarship application form is located in EUCLID and can be accessed via MyEd our web based information portal at https://www.myed.ed.ac.uk - When logging in to MyEd, you will need your University User Name and password.

Further guidance on applying for scholarships as a registered student can be found here: Applying for a scholarship through MyEd

If you require assistance, please go to http://www.ed.ac.uk/student-systems/support-guidance

 

Frequently Asked Questions:

Scholarships System FAQs for Applicants (511.17 KB / PDF)


All applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application in Mid-July, 2025.


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