About this Fellowship
MEDICAL RESEARCH SCOTLAND SUPPORTING RETURNING RESEARCHERS
Applications are now invited for up to two
MEDICAL RESEARCH SCOTLAND FUNDED DAPHNE JACKSON FELLOWSHIPS
in subjects related to medical research and to be held at any Scottish University or recognised Research Institution.
Medical Research Scotland funded Daphne Jackson Fellowships are for those wishing to return to an area of medical research after a career break of two years or more. There is no requirement or restriction on the subject or nature of the research, provided it addresses a question relevant to human health or disease – the causation, prevention, diagnosis or treatment of illness or the development of medical or surgical appliances, including hearing aids.
Medical Research Scotland funded Daphne Jackson Fellowships are available for up to three years, half time and support people through the application process for a fellowship that combines a personalised programme of retraining and mentorship.
To be eligible for a Medical Research Scotland funded Daphne Jackson Fellowship, you must at least meet the following criteria:
- A good first degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM)
- A PhD, or ideally at least three years research experience (academic or industrial) prior to the career break (with evidence of research impacts and outcomes)
- A career break of at least two years’ duration, from a paid research position, taken for family, health or caring reasons
- Need to be resident in the UK at the time of application and have the right to work in the UK. We will consider applicants with a Tier 2 visa or those able to apply for a Global Talent Visa. Please contact the Trust directly for further advice.
- Good command of English (spoken and written)
- Good computer skills
Your application will be stronger if you also have post-doctoral experience and research impacts and outcomes.
How to apply
To be considered for this opportunity, please complete the CV, personal details and personal statement forms on the Daphne Jackson Trust website: Apply here.
Please outline your area of research interest and please identify the department within which you would like to work, including the name and contact details of a potential supervisor who is willing to support your application.
For further details about the eligibility criteria and application process, please visit www.daphnejackson.org. For further information before submitting an application please contact the Daphne Jackson Trust office on 01483 689166 or via email at djmft@surrey.ac.uk
Please email your submission to the Daphne Jackson Trust office at djmft@surrey.ac.uk stating clearly Medical Research Scotland Funded Fellowship Application.
Closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Monday 29th September 2025
More information can be found on the Medical Research Scotland website: Daphne Jackson Fellowships – Medical Research Scotland
A printable information sheet can be downloaded here
The Daphne Jackson Trust supports people who have taken a break from their career in research of at least two years for family, caring or health reasons. Daphne Jackson Fellowships are unique. They offer researchers an opportunity to return to a career in research after a break of at least two years for family, caring or health reasons.
[Daphne Jackson Trust, Registered Co. No: 06621472; Registered Charity No. 1125867]
Medical Research Scotland seeks to encourage and develop those wanting to build careers in medical research in Scotland and supports research into any disease or condition. See www.medicalresearchscotland.org.uk.
[Medical Research Scotland is the operational name of SHERT (the Scottish Hospital Endowments Research Trust) Scottish Charity No. SC014959]
Read about two Former Daphne Jackson Fellows who have been sponsored by Medical Research Scotland.
Dr Louise Beattie
Dr Elaine Hunter
Click the link to find out how the MRS sponsored Daphne Jackson Trust Fellowship opened doors for Elaine
https://medicalresearchscotland.org.uk/daphne-jackson-fellowships/