Polish School of Medicine Memorial Fund Scholarships

The Polish School of Medicine Memorial Fund supports a thriving scholarship programme that 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 postgraduate taught Masters or Masters by Research degree programmes 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 who are committed to the further development of medical research expertise in Poland. 

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

The expectations and intentions of the founders of the Polish School of Medicine Memorial Fund Scholarship Programme 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.

The deadline for applications is 23:59 GMT on 12/06/2025.

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

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

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


All applicants will be notified of their application outcome by Mid July 2025.


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