Fight for Sight PhD Studentships

As part of our commitment to encourage young people to take up and continue a career in research, Fight for Sight invites applications from PhD supervisors for PhD studentships of up to £100,000. These awards are designed to encourage new and highly motivated graduates into a career in ophthalmology and vision research.

A Fight for Sight sponsored PhD Studentship is a highly prestigious award made on a fully competitive and peer reviewed basis allowing a rigorous, fair and transparent selection process. In 2012 Fight for Sight awarded 6 PhD Studentships out of 21 full applications received.

Fight for Sight is a member of the Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC) and complies with its guidelines for best practice. Fight for Sight passed the AMRC’s 2011 Peer Review Audit.

Deadlines

The call for the "Fight for Sight PhD Studentships" is now closed. Application details for the 2013 round will be advertised late July 2012.

Documents and forms

PhD Studentship Guidelines 2012.doc PhD Studentship Guidelines 2012.doc (64.5 kB)
PhD Studentship Abstract Application Form 2012.doc PhD Studentship Abstract Application Form 2012.doc (40.4 kB)
PhD Studentship Full Application Form 2012.doc PhD Studentship Full Application Form 2012.doc (69.6 kB)
Fight for Sight Terms and Conditions 2012.pdf Fight for Sight Terms and Conditions 2012.pdf (156.5 kB)

Grants Allocation Panel

The Grants Allocation Panel members assist us in assessing applications and make recommendations to the Fight for Sight Trustees. For more details about the funding review process please look at our Research Strategy document.