About the Project
VIDA (Vascular and Immune contributors to DementiA) is a multi-institutional partnership between Alzheimer’s Society and four world-leading research sites: the University of Manchester, University of Edinburgh, Imperial, and City St George’s University of London. With projects focusing on the importance of vascular and immune mechanisms in dementia, VIDA PhD students will become the next generation of much-needed dementia researchers, contributing to breakthroughs in dementia diagnosis and treatment.
PhD studentships
VIDA students will embark upon a 4-year fully-funded PhD project at one of the four institutions above, with access to the state-of-the-art research facilities and interdisciplinary training available at all sites. Students at each site will come together as a cohort at several points during the programme, including annual conferences and residential workshop retreats which will link in with other Alzheimer’s Society Doctoral Training Centres across the UK. Students will also participate in engagement schemes with the Alzheimer’s Society and beyond, sharing the impact of their research in the community. The programme also benefits from built in opportunities for placements with leading industrial partners, and bespoke training plans including schemes to develop teaching, mentoring, and grant writing skills.
How to apply
Candidates must contact the primary supervisor before applying to discuss their interest in the project and assess their suitability.
To submit the email application, you will need:
- CV and/or cover letter
- University transcripts
- Degree certificates (any certificates/transcripts you have not yet received from your current institution can be uploaded at a later date)
- English language certificates (EU/International applicants only)
- Personal statement
- Two references
- Research proposal
Key details
- Location UK DRI at Edinburgh
- Successful applicants will receive a generous stipend of £21,800 rising by £1,000 each year, and home fees will covered.