Alzheimer Scotland Student Research Programme
The Alzheimer Scotland Student Research Programme supports the next generation of dementia and brain health research by funding studentships at institutions across Scotland. It is part of Alzheimer Scotland’s commitment to make Scotland the best environment for research, including nurturing the career development of early career researchers.
For the 2024 funding call, we will support Masters-level research projects that align with the SDRC research theme of Living with Dementia. We are particularly interested in research areas that are under-served and/or encompasses innovative approaches to research. Areas of interest to our Selection Panel are as follows, but applications are not limited to these areas:
• Advanced dementia and late disease
• Unmet needs
• Carers’ experience
• Co-morbidities
• Women’s health
• The role of faith and religion
About the Programme
Overview
The Alzheimer Scotland Student Research Programme aims to fund at least one Masters level studentship every year. Funding covers a stipend, consumables, and tuition fees.
Every year, we will welcome applications from research institutions for projects around a specific theme. The funding can be for for a small-scale, one year project that stands alone, or fund activity which forms part of a bigger research puzzle.
What makes this Programme different?
The Alzheimer Scotland Student Research Programme offers more to the student/research team than a financial contribution. It will also support the professional and personal development of the successful awardees. The following opportunities will be available to the successful applicant:
- Developing research communication skills through meetings with Alzheimer Scotland stakeholders such as Scottish Dementia Working Group (SDWG) and National Dementia Carers Action Network (NDCAN) and Alzheimer Scotland staff
- Learning about dementia from those with lived experience
- Networking opportunities with researchers that work closely with Alzheimer Scotland, such as SDRC Executive Committee Members, Alzheimer Scotland Dementia Research Centre staff, Alzheimer Scotland Centre for Policy and Practice Staff.
We are also proud to have the voice of people with lived experience of dementia at the heart of influencing the projects we fund. Representatives from the Scottish Dementia Working Group (SDWG) and National Dementia Carers Action Network (NDCAN) will form an independent selection panel, playing a key role in selecting the studentships. They will also work closely with the successful applicants throughout the course of the research project.
A few of the Research Programme’s selection panel, featuring members of Scottish Dementia Working Group (SDWG) and National Dementia Carers Action Network (NDCAN)
Who can apply to this programme?
The Alzheimer Scotland Student Research Programme is open to research teams from institutions across Scotland. It aims to be as inclusive as possible and welcome applications from diverse research disciplines.
Please note we will not accept applications from individuals seeking to pursue a research project unless they have formal backing from a research institution such as a university or NHS Scotland.
Applications are only open to Scottish Dementia Research Consortium members. Anyone is able to sign up for free here
How to apply
The Alzheimer Scotland Student Research Programme will open on 30 August 2024. This first round will involve applicants producing a short summary of their research, after which shortlisted applicants will be invited to submit a more detailed proposal.
How can I be a part of the SDRC?
The SDRC is the biggest network of dementia and brain health research in Scotland. We all work together to celebrate and grow the research community.
Membership is free and open to all.