The Burdett Fellows Studentship
The Burdett Trust for Nursing is providing funding for a 1 year, full-time scholarship for the MSc by Research (Nursing) for a Home (UK student) and an International student for a September 2026 start.
The Burdett Trust for Nursing was established in 2002 with the aim of making charitable grants to support the nursing contribution to healthcare. The scholarships have a particular focus on developing research capacity and leadership within the nursing profession. It is hoped that these scholarships will form the research capacity building required for a future nursing research career for those successful in securing a scholarship, who will be known as The Burdett Fellows OR Nursing Studies Burdett Fellows.
The MSc by Research (Nursing) programme in Nursing Studies offers the highest quality of education and development for those nurses interested in developing world class research skills that would ideally position them to progress to PhD study. It aims to provide students with an advanced understanding of research design, data collection and data analysis issues in nursing and the wider health and social care context. The programme enables students to develop their understanding of debates about research, evidence and practice from a nursing lens. The programme is designed for qualified nurse practitioners and for graduates (or equivalent) interested in pursuing a future career as a research leader in the field to drive real-world positive change for global population health.
Who the programme is for
- Qualified nurse practitioners.
- Nursing graduates (or related).
- Candidates interested in becoming research leaders.
- Those aiming to progress to a PhD in Nursing or Health Research
What the Studentship Covers
- Full University tuition fees for 1 year.
- £18,307 annual stipend.
Eligibility
Applicant must:
- Be a new applicant to the MSc by Research (Nursing).
- Have applied (or plan to apply) for entry in September 2026.
- Hold an active application to the programme
- Be a registered nurse and hold a nursing degree with a good academic background.
How to Apply
- Apply for admission to the University of Edinburgh in the UK.
- Wait up to 5 working days for system access.
- Submit the Scholarship application via EUCLID through MyEd.
Stage One
Please complete the University of Edinburgh online application for the MSc by Research (Nursing) by the deadline
You will be asked to provide your degree certificate(s); degree transcript(s); references and other documents. For further information please refer to: MSc by Research (Nursing)
Stage Two
Scholarship applications must be submitted online by 20 April 2026, 11.59pm (GMT). The online scholarship application form is located in EUCLID and can be accessed via MyEd, our web based information portal, at https://www.myed.ed.ac.uk. In order to gain access to the scholarship application system, applicants must have applied for admission to the University of Edinburgh. Please note that, following the submission of an application for admission, it can take up to five working days for all system checks to be completed and for access to be granted.
Please also attach the following as additional documents to your programme application by the deadline:
- a CV of no more than two pages
- a 2/3 page research proposal, the template is included on our admissions pages
- a short (500-word) personal statement on how the Burdett Fellow Scholarship would impact you and your local/professional communities
- a covering letter, outlining why you are interested in applying for this studentship and how you fulfill the essential (and desirable) attributes described below
International applicants will need to provide a letter of support from one or two named academics from their supporting Higher Education Institution (HEI) or health institution who will be supporting their research activities in their country (i.e. access to study sites for data collection).
If you are having any difficulty with your submission, have queries about the application process, or wish to check that your application has been received please contact our Research Admissions Administrator before Monday 20 April 2026 via email at PGRAdmissions.Health@ed.ac.uk or by telephone at 0131 651 5144.
Application Deadline
Monday 20 April 2026 at 23:59 (UK Time)
Late applications will not be considered
