Programme description

What can students expect to learn on the Martin Lee Doctoral Scholarship programme.

Build your expertise in stem cell and regenerative medicine

The Martin Lee Doctoral Scholarship Programme in Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine aspires to educate the next generation of leaders and influencers in regenerative medicine. Regenerative medicine seeks to replace or regenerate damaged or diseased cells or organs to restore normal function. This 4-year PhD programme will deliver bespoke, cross-disciplinary training to equip graduates with the skills to drive regenerative medicine’s potential to advance human health.

Students will receive supervision and mentoring from world-renowned experts in stem cell research, regenerative medicine, inflammation research and tissue repair. The programme is hosted at IRR on the site of the Edinburgh bioQuarter, a vibrant environment where scientists and clinicians are working closely together to translate their exciting research into the clinic.

The Martin Lee Doctoral Scholarship programme is a 4-year programme

This is a 4-year, full time, on campus PhD training programme, structured as PhD with Integrated Studies, as follows:

Year one - Foundation training and research rotation projects (180 credits)

Students will receive training in good research practice, scientific reasoning, research ethics and the critical assessment of research papers, and attend seminars and journal clubs. Students carry out two research projects (~15 weeks) and will disseminate their findings through oral presentations and a dissertation (max 10,000 words; 60 credits each).

After the rotation projects, students develop and submit a detailed PhD research proposal for their chosen topic, under the guidance of their supervisor (60 credits). Projects will span the breadth of research areas at IRR.

Years two to four - PhD research project (540 credits)

Students undertake their PhD project, allowing time for research and the writing of their thesis and any associated manuscripts.