Operation Smile

15 fully funded surgical training scholarships are available through the College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA) and Operation Smile. The programme is designed to increase surgeon density in Sub-Saharan Africa and begins in January 2027. Scholars will complete two years of the COSECSA MCS followed by three years of the COSECSA FCS in General Surgery , Plastic Surgery , or Paediatric Surgery . Funding includes COSECSA programme entry, examination, and graduation fees, f...

🎓 Fully funded PhD opportunities are now open with the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration North West Coast (ARC NWC) , in partnership with five leading universities across the North West Coast. This call is aimed at candidates interested in applied health and care research , with themes spanning health research , social care research , and public health . Successful applicants will join NIHR-funded research environments and work on projects designed to address real-world challenges and improve ...

IDIBAPS is advertising up to 5 fully funded PhD fellowships in biomedicine for young talented scientists. The opportunity is based at IDIBAPS in Barcelona, Spain , within the Campus Clínic ecosystem alongside Hospital Clínic Barcelona and the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences of the University of Barcelona. This PhD programme is aimed at candidates with a strong academic record and high motivation. The institute highlights access to more than 100 clinical and laboratory research groups, mo...

Fully funded 5-year scholarship opportunity in surgery through the COSECSA x Operation Smile partnership. The post advertises the COSECSA MCS and FCS Training Programme in accredited training facilities, with training pathways in General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, or Paediatric Surgery. Eligibility highlights: applicants must hold a medical degree, be accepted into the COSECSA MCS programme, and train in an accredited facility. After MCS, candidates must pursue FCS in General, Plastic, or Paediat...

EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowships support internationally mobile postdoctoral researchers in the life sciences. The fellowship is designed for researchers working in Europe and around the world and provides support for up to two years. Funding includes a salary or stipend, a relocation allowance, and support for fellows with children. Awardees can also attend an EMBO Laboratory Leadership course and join the global EMBO Fellows network. Eligibility emphasizes international mobility. EMBO also states...