The Wellcome Trust-funded GW4-CAT Programme which was previously open to medical, veterinary, and dental graduates, is now open to ALL health and care professionals who are registered with a UK regulatory body.
GW4 PRESS RELEASE (October 2021) detailing the Wellcome Trust Award.
The Programme
GW4-CAT HP is a three-year (full-time equivalent) PhD programme, which provides exceptional support, training and guidance from world-leading academics and research environments.
What We Offer
You will receive a prestigious Wellcome Trust PhD Training Fellowship for Clinicians through the GW4-CAT HP Programme, which includes:
- Generous funding for three years (full-time), including a clinical salary, tuition fees, an appropriate consumables and animal (if required) budget, and £5,000 for training and travel. More information is available on our Funding page
- Access to world-leading research groups and facilities
- Dedicated support from a member of the Board of Directors to help you develop a project proposal which utilises the excellent facilities and staff available within the GW4 alliance
- A clinical mentorship scheme, which will assist you with a smooth transition from academic to clinical work
- An extensive range of training opportunities
- specific cohort training organised by the GW4-CAT HP Programme
- access to training across the GW4 institutions
- A well-developed fellows’ support group across the GW4 institutions
- Some flexibility on PhD start-dates and working-patterns. Your personal circumstances and preferences will always be carefully considered
- An exclusive administrative team
For an idea of what to expect after appointment, see our Programme Timeline