Senior Clinical Training Scholarship in Clinical Pathology

SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: £29,600.00 per annum

This Scholarship is available from 1 September 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter) and is for one year in the first instance, renewable (subject to satisfactory progress) for periods of one year up to a total of three years.

The Scholarship provides an outstanding opportunity to study for a postgraduate qualification in clinical pathology (Diploma of the European/American College of Veterinary Clinical Pathology). The training programme is approved by the European College of Veterinary Clinical Pathology.

You will receive core training in all aspects of clinical pathology (laboratory management and quality control, haematology, biochemistry, cytology), will undertake a research project, and will participate in the small-group teaching of undergraduate veterinary students.

Applicants must:

• Be a member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (MRCVS) or hold a veterinary degree qualifying you for membership.
• Have at least two years' experience in general practice or a minimum of twelve months' experience in a rotating internship.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive tax-free stipend
• CPD allowance and encouragement to attend and present at scientific meetings
• Good work-life balance with manageable out-of-hours duties on a shared rota
• Dedicated research time on top of holidays
• Academic opportunities, e.g. teaching Cambridge students during rotations and College supervision opportunities; weekly department research and clinical seminars; journal and book clubs
• Proven track-record with publications and research projects with guidance on presentation and scientific writing skills
• Assigned supervisor: - regular progress meetings, interview practice, provision of professional references and CV/cover letter proof reading by experienced senior clinicians to aid residency applications
• University library and extensive journal access

Informal enquiries should be directed to Tim Williams, Professor of Veterinary Clinical Pathology.

A SCTS Application Form (SCTS1) and Information Pack can be downloaded from the following website: https://www.vet.cam.ac.uk/job

Applicants should supply a completed SCTS Senior Clinical Training Scholarship Application Form (SCTS 1), a CV and Covering Letter giving reasons for wishing to undertake a SCTS in Clinical Pathology at the Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge. Please quote reference PP49478 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

Applications should be submitted via e-mail to vetmed@vet.cam.ac.uk with the above documents as one attachment, by the closing date.

Closing date: Midnight on Friday 8 May 2026

Interviews for the Scholarship will be held mid / late May 2026.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Please note: The ability to take up this Scholarship is contingent upon you being able to evidence your right to work in the UK, or through gaining the right to work via the UK immigration system. Evidence will need to be provided before an offer can be made. Regrettably, this Scholarship is not suitable for sponsorship via the Skilled Worker or Temporary Worker visa routes as the minimum requirements cannot be met.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Key information

Department/location: Department of Veterinary Medicine

Reference: PP49478

Category: Studentships

Date published: 21 April 2026

Closing date: 8 May 2026