Senior Clinical Training Scholarship in Diagnostic Imaging
Senior Clinical Training Scholarship in Diagnostic Imaging
AVAILABLE TO START MONDAY 2 NOVEMBER 2026, OR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE THEREAFTER
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: £29,600.00 PER ANNUM
This Senior Clinical Training Scholarship in Diagnostic Imaging (Residency) provides an outstanding opportunity to study for a postgraduate qualification and is available to start on Monday 2 November 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. You will be trained in all aspects of veterinary diagnostic imaging, including radiology, ultrasonography, magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography. The training programme is approved by the European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging.
The Scholarship is for one year in the first instance, renewable for periods of one year up to a total of three years. It is subject to an initial monitoring period of six months and review on a bi-annual basis.
You will be required to register with the ECVDI for the Diploma in Diagnostic Imaging. The training programme requires participation in the Department's clinical service, including the out-of-hours rota and first opinion clinic, in addition to small-group teaching of veterinary students. You will also be expected to participate in research projects as part of your training.
You must be a Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, or hold a veterinary degree qualifying you for membership. Completion of a recognised internship or a minimum of two years' experience in small animal practice is essential.
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
We welcome candidates wishing to apply for the scholarship to come and visit the hospital and to meet the team. Please contact Marie-Aude Genain, Principal Radiologist, by email: mag72@cam.ac.uk to arrange a convenient date.
For more information about the Department and the role please visit: www.vet.cam.ac.uk.
HOW TO APPLY
A SCTS application form (SCTS 1) and information pack can be downloaded from the following website: https://www.vet.cam.ac.uk/job
Applicants should supply a completed SCTS Application Form (SCTS 1), Curriculum Vitae and Covering Letter giving reasons for wishing to undertake this SCTS in the Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge.
Applications should be submitted via e-mail to: vetmed@vet.cam.ac.uk with the above documents as one attachment, by the closing date stated.
Interviews will be held on Friday 19 June 2026
Key information
Department/location: Department of Veterinary Medicine
Reference: PP49344
Category: Studentships
Date published: 6 May 2026
Closing date: 2 June 2026
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