Health Data Research UK Masters Scholarships

This application is for 2025/2026 intake only.

HDR UK is partnering with HDR UK is partnering with British Heart Foundation Data Science Centre(BHF) to offer master’s degree funding and research opportunities for up to eight talented students.

The £10,000 scholarships are fully funded by HDR UK. Students will each carry out their own research project.

This invaluable experience of working in an important area of healthcare research can offer the insights, knowledge and the experience and qualifications to enter a field that offers lots of great career opportunities.

The projects will be focused on the BHF Data Science catalysts with partner charities Kidney Research UK, Diabetes UK, Stroke Association and Asthma and Lung

Scholars with relevant skills may be able to carry out their project in the BHF Data Science Centre.

Applications will be welcomed from students who have been accepted on relevant UK university master’s courses for 2025.

This will provide you with invaluable experience of working in an important area of healthcare research and help you gain the insights, knowledge experience and qualifications you need to enter a field that offers lots of great career opportunities.

Who can apply?

No previous background in health data science is required but applicants will need:

• A confirmed place for a health data science (or equivalent) master’s degree at a UK university

• To demonstrate an interest in the relevant disease areas

• Basic coding skills in R or Python.

• A first degree at 2:1 or above in a quantitative subject (such as maths, physics or engineering) is desirable

• Some previous experience in a life sciences project will be an advantage.

Applications are welcome from returning students – perhaps you have had a career break or are working in another field - and members of underrepresented groups.

Please be aware that we do not allow AI assistance during the recruitment process. Applicants should not use platforms such as ChatGPT to answer questions. AI generated answers will be detected and rejected accordingly.

Please note that this application deadline is 3rd June 2025

For further information on the application process:

https://www.hdruk.ac.uk/careers-in-health-data-science/further-education/masters-programme/

If you have any questions you'd like to ask contact us at learn@hdruk.ac.uk