National Institutes of Health - Oxford and Cambridge Scholars

NIH- Oxford and Cambridge Scholars in Biomedical Research

NIH-Cambridge Health Sciences Research Scholars

Purpose

These programs provide an opportunity for students to pursue collaborative biomedical research projects between a laboratory at the National Institutes of Health and either Oxford or Cambridge University in the UK, leading to a Ph.D. from that university.

Programs Funded

Students are fully funded for tuition, college fees, health insurance, and stipend. A laptop computer and generous travel allowance are also included.  Financial support is available for students desiring to complete combined MD-PhD degrees through this program.  Students spend about half of their time at the NIH campus and the other half at Oxford or Cambridge, where they are members of colleges and participate fully in university life.

Eligibility

Exceptional American students who have not yet begun graduate study or who are currently in medical school may apply.  Marshall and Rhodes Scholars may also apply to participate in this program.

Selection Criteria

U.S. citizens and permanent residents who demonstrate utstanding academic achievement in relevant fields (average GPA = 3.9 on a 4 point scale) and promise of research achievement at a very high level should apply.  UK citizens who have completed at least two years of graduate work at one of the affiliated universities may apply as advanced scholars.

Application/Nomination Process

See the websites below for details.  The application deadline is usually in January, with interviews at NIH in February and March. Selection is completed by the end of March.  See  Cambridge NIH - Frequently Asked Questions for a good unofficial description of the process and related information.

http://gpp.nih.gov/Applicants/ProspectiveStudents/Oxford/

GPP - Health Sciences - University of Cambridge (England)