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One Year Surgical Research Fellowship (open to neurosurgical trainees)

Royal College of Surgeons of England

⌖ London, England · United Kingdom

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DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

Source reviewed 20 Oct 2026. Verify the current intake with the host.

Eligibility
be undertaking research in the UK
Funding
Basic salary and employer costs for 12 months (up to ST6-8 nodal point 5), up to £3,000 for consumables and up to £500 for presentation travel.
Deadline
25 February 2027 at 14:00
Duration
12 months
Hands-on status
Confirm clinical privileges directly with the host.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

The Royal College of Surgeons of England funds a 12-month full-time research fellowship for surgical trainees, including neurosurgical trainees, who stay employed by their host institution.

Full-time clinical or surgical research project in a UK university or NHS trust, with interim and final reports.

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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

What the official evidence currently supports.

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International eligibility

be undertaking research in the UK

✓Published in profile

Training level & pathway

Surgical trainees and SAS surgeons who are RCS England members

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Participation / hands-on scope

Full-time clinical or surgical research project in a UK university or NHS trust, with interim and final reports.

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Medical registration & licensing

Active subscribing RCS England membership from application to the end of the fellowship

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Language requirement

No programme-specific language score is recorded in the cited profile. Confirm the clinical working language and any formal test requirement.

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Visa & work authorisation

Visa, sponsorship and work-right requirements are appointment-specific and must be confirmed with the institution.

NeuroSurgFellow does not guarantee admission, licensing, visas, employment, funding or operative privileges. Requirements may change by intake and appointment.

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DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY

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APPLICATION TIMELINE & ROUTE

Plan the application.

Application status
Accepting applications
Commencement
Between August 2027 and February 2028
Duration
12 months
Positions
Not published
Application route
Online through the Flexigrant portal; the form has nine sections and needs contact details for the head of department and project supervisor.
Standalone deadline
25 February 2027 at 14:00
Official contact
research@rcseng.ac.uk
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

Surgical trainees who have passed MRCS Part A, or SAS surgeons who are College members; must be a subscribing RCS England member employed by a UK university or NHS trust and researching in the UK; must not have held an RCS England One Year Research Fellowship before.

Training level

Surgical trainees and SAS surgeons who are RCS England members

Funding and support

Basic salary and employer costs for 12 months (up to ST6-8 nodal point 5), up to £3,000 for consumables and up to £500 for presentation travel.

Benefits, fees & relocation

full basic salary (and employer) costs up to ST6-8 on the resident doctor pay scale, for 12 months Programme fees are not published. Insurance details are not published. Accommodation support is not published.

Application documents

  • Completed Flexigrant application
  • Confirmation of financial arrangements from the employing institution before Viva Day
  • Active RCS England membership
  • Interim and final reports
  • Acceptance of the fellowship Terms and Conditions

Licence, examinations, language & visa

Active subscribing RCS England membership from application to the end of the fellowship Examination requirements are not published. Language requirements are not published. Visa and work-authorisation requirements need direct confirmation.

FIELD-LEVEL EVIDENCE

What was checked, and when.

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HOST INSTITUTION

Royal College of Surgeons of England

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Royal College of Surgeons of England - One year research fellowship
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
20 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Not recorded
Accreditation / recognition
Not recorded · confirm with the host or accreditor
Planned editorial review
20 Apr 2027
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Deadline
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Funding
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Exposure
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Exposure: Independent research and academic development at a host institution outside the applicant's training environment.

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Still to confirm: Current status · Participation level · Medical registration · Examinations · Language · Visa / work authorisation · Fees · Accommodation · Programme director · Accreditation

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Deadline
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Funding
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Exposure
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Duration
Two years.
Deadline
Not recorded · check official call
Funding
One fully funded position with benefits; stated salary $58,500-$65,863.
Exposure
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Still to confirm: Current status · Commencement · Deadline · Participation level · Training level · International eligibility · Medical registration · Examinations · Language · Visa / work authorisation · Benefits · Fees · Insurance · Accommodation · Programme director · Accreditation

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