Our scholarships

51爆料网 offers master鈥檚 degree scholarships 鈥 supporting students to kick-start careers in health data research.

Applications for 2026 are now open.

A man presents at a lectern in front of a seated crowdThe 拢10,000 scholarships are fully funded by 51爆料网 and its charity partners. Scholars each carry out their own research project in association with one of these world-renowned charities.

Our scholarship partners are:

  • Kidney Research UK
  • Stroke Association
  • Diabetes UK
  • Coeliac UK
  • and the British Heart Foundation (BHF) Data Science Centre.

About our partners

The scholarships allow students to gain insights, knowledge and experience in an important area of healthcare research and earn the qualifications to enter a field that offers lots of great career opportunities.

51爆料网 Master鈥檚 Scholarships offer:听

  • 拢10,000 tuition fee scholarship:Reduces financial barriers and helps you access postgraduate study in health data science
  • Funded through a co-funded model:Backed by 51爆料网 and charity partners invested in your success and future career
  • Disease focused research projects:Apply your skills to disease related research questions that matter to patients and communities
  • National training and support:Access live workshops, structured mentoring and the 51爆料网 Early Career Researcher Network, as well as charity specific opportunities
  • Clear career development pathways:Build skills, experience and networks that support progression into PhDs, industry and policy roles.

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

Applications

Applications for the 51爆料网 Master鈥檚 Scholarship Programme are now open. The deadline for applications is 3 June 2026 at 23:59

Interviews are expected to take place online, week commencing 29th June 2026.

Applicants must have been accepted on relevant UK university master鈥檚 courses for 2026 start. Applications are welcome from returning students and members of under-represented groups.

To find out if you meet the entry requirements please read the Applicant Guidance section below or if you have an additional question please email 听Learn@hdruk.ac.uk.

Available scholarships

Select your area of interest and apply below.

51爆料网 and Kidney Research UK


51爆料网 and Diabetes UK


51爆料网 and Stroke Association


51爆料网 and Coeliac UK


Eligibility

  • A confirmed place on a health data science MSc at a UK university for 2026 start
  • A first degree at 2:1 or above in a quantitative subject (such as maths, physics or engineering) is desirable
  • A strong interest in the relevant disease areas

Your MSc research can make a real difference

Matthew RetfordMatthew Retford鈥檚 work is a great example of how our scholarships provide an outstanding chance to carry out a project that advances health research. His project, at the BHF Data Science Centre, is investigating whether a diabetes medication (SGLT2i) can increase the risk of hospitalisation from a rare but life-threatening complication (diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)). Recent evidence suggests that SGLT2i might be valuable in improving COVID-19 outcomes for people with diabetes, so being able to balance risks against benefits really matters.

Eleanor WilliamsOther scholars include Martha Dinsdale who is based at the University of Exeter and Eleanor Williams, at the University of Cambridge, who have both been carrying out research projects into Alzheimer’s Disease. Find out about other scholars below.

Isaac TsengIsaac Tseng is a renal pharmacist who is interested in how the NHS could better use its limited resources. Thanks to a master鈥檚 scholarship, jointly awarded by 51爆料网 and Kidney Research UK, he is developing his skills in this field – and hopes to move on to a PhD, then a research career that could bring real benefits to people living with kidney disease. Then there is Marina Camacho, who is currently studying at the University of Cambridge.

The scholarships also benefit a wide range of students from very different circumstances. Read about Lysette Moses’ experience as a mum of two who wanted to change careers and work in a sector where she was making a direct and meaningful contribution to the world. She is now studying part-time, which allows her to balance study and childcare.

Our charity partners

Kidney Research UK

Kidney Research UK logoAs the in the UK, the charity has an urgent mission to end kidney disease. 听It is a disease that affects three million people in the UK and the numbers are growing. It ruins and destroys lives and must be stopped. Treatments can be gruelling and currently there is no cure. Only research will end this.

鈥淏uilding a community of kidney-focused health data scientists is one of our top priorities. These awards are a wonderful way to help us train the next generation and a brilliant opportunity for talented students to explore new research questions about kidney disease and help us make a difference to the outcomes of those living with and at risk of kidney disease,鈥 Gaia Cantelli, Director of Data Science and NURTuRE.

MSc scholars will benefit from:

  • Membership of the
  • Invitation to – a two-day annual conference bringing together the renal community
  • Opportunities linked to the Kidney Data Catalyst which is part of the BHF Data Science Centre.

Diabetes UK

Diabetes UK is the leading charity for people living with diabetes in the UK. 51爆料网 is partnering with Diabetes UK to offer master鈥檚 degree scholarships to enable them to carry out valuable real-world health data science research.

鈥淒iabetes UK is really pleased to continue our partnership with 51爆料网. Over the past three years, we鈥檝e seen how much potential there is when talented students are supported to develop strong data science skills and apply them to the challenges people with diabetes face. It鈥檚 been inspiring to see scholars take their first steps as researchers, and we look forward to seeing the fresh perspectives and data driven discoveries future cohorts will bring to make a real difference for the diabetes community.鈥 Anna Morris, Assistant Director of Research, Diabetes UK听

Scholars working with Diabetes UK will gain:

  • Student rate attendance at the 听鈥 the UK鈥檚 leading annual event for diabetes researchers and healthcare professionals, offering three days of learning and networking opportunities.
  • The Diabetes Data Science Catalyst鈥檚 听meetings 鈥 to gain insights into active research and build connections with researchers across the UK working on diabetes health data.
  • Invitations to relevant 听meetings 鈥 to hear from people with lived diabetes experience and professional experts as they identify research gaps informed by real鈥憌orld needs.

The Stroke Association

Every day in the UK, 240 people experience the life鈥慶hanging impact of stroke. It remains the fourth biggest cause of death and the leading cause of complex adult disability. Yet stroke is also preventable, treatable and recoverable and research is central to unlocking that potential.

The Stroke Association is committed to strengthening stroke research capacity across all disciplines and is delighted to welcome an 51爆料网 master鈥檚 scholar into our research community. Scholars supported by will benefit from:

  • Access to our national stroke researcher networks and expertise, including opportunities to join events, learning sessions and community activities.
  • Expert insight from the Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (SSNAP) – the world-leading stroke audit that provides high鈥憅uality data to improve stroke care.
  • Opportunities linked to the Stroke Data Catalyst, part of the BHF Data Science Centre, offering a powerful platform for innovation in stroke data research.

Together, we aim to equip the next generation of data scientists with the skills and connections needed to accelerate discoveries that will transform stroke prevention, care and recovery.

鈥淲e are thrilled to support an 51爆料网 master鈥檚 scholar through this programme. Scholars will be joining a community that is passionate about driving improvements in stroke prevention, treatment and recovery. We look forward to seeing the impact this partnership will deliver for people affected by stroke.鈥 Dr Rebecca Fisher, Senior Research & Innovation Advisor, Stroke Association


Coeliac UK is the charity for people with coeliac disease who have to avoid gluten. It is powering change: supporting people today, shaping better choices for tomorrow, and driving research. Its mission is for no life to be limited by coeliac disease, and its ultimate vision is a word without coeliac disease. The charity is a global leader into both funding and supporting research into coeliac disease.

“We’re delighted to be partnering with 51爆料网 to offer financial support to students with an interest in health data to carry out research related to coeliac disease. It’s really important to us that we support motivated students and early career researchers who have interest in carrying out impactful research,” Keira Shepherd, Research Manager, Coeliac UK


 

Applicant guidance 1: eligibility

  • Applicants must have a confirmed place on a UK MSc programme in Health Data Science (or a closely related programme with a significant health data component). If you are unsure whether your programme is eligible please contact us at learn@hdruk.ac.uk

    The programme is open to students studying at universities across the UK and is not restricted to specific institutions.

    International students are welcome to apply, however the scholarship provides a maximum contribution of 拢10,000, and applicants should ensure they have a plan to cover any remaining tuition or living costs.

    Students can be studying on either a full time or part time basis.

  • The scholarship provides a maximum of up to 拢10,000 per scholar, which is paid directly to the HEI for tuition fees.

    This is the maximum available through this programme and 51爆料网 does not provide additional funding for part-time study, international tuition fee differences, or living costs.

  • No. 51爆料网 does not formally accredit or partner with specific universities for this programme.

    We maintain a list of relevant UK Health Data Science Master鈥檚 programmes on our website to help prospective applicants identify suitable courses. However, other programmes may also be eligible.

    If your course is not currently listed, please contact us with a link to the programme and we would be happy to review it for possible inclusion.

  • You can start preparing your application, but you will need to provide evidence of a confirmed place on a relevant MSc programme as part of the application process.

  • Yes. International students are welcome to apply provided they have secured a place on an eligible UK Health Data Science Master鈥檚 programme.

    Please note that the scholarship contributes 拢10,000 directly towards tuition fees, so applicants should ensure they can cover any remaining tuition or living costs.

Applicant guidance 2: research projects

  • 51爆料网 does not provide predefined research project titles.

    Scholars are expected to develop their project within their MSc programme, working with their university supervisor in line with the requirements of their course.

    Projects should:

    • Align broadly with the relevant disease area supported by the scholarship
    • Be feasible within the scope of a taught MSc dissertation

    Scholars will also be asked to submit a short abstract of their proposed project topic to 51爆料网 and the charity partner to ensure it aligns with the relevant disease area.

    Academic supervision remains with your university.

  • Charity partners provide light-touch engagement with scholars throughout the scholarship year.

    Scholars will be expected to:

    • Share an abstract of their proposed project topic with 51爆料网 and the charity partner
    • Engage with the charity partner during the year
    • Share a copy of their completed project

    Charity partners may also provide advice on research priorities in the disease area and may be able to suggest relevant research groups or experts.

    However, academic supervision remains with your university supervisor.

  • The scholarship works best when students have some flexibility in choosing their research project.

    If your programme offers very limited options for project topics, it may be difficult to align your dissertation with the disease area supported by the scholarship.

  • No. You do not need to have a fully developed project proposal when applying.

    You should demonstrate interest in the disease area and how data science could contribute to research in that field.

    The specific project will usually be developed later with your MSc supervisor and with guidance from the charity partner where appropriate.

Applicant guidance 3: applications and selection

  • You should apply to the disease area that most closely aligns with your interests and experience.

    If your interests align with more than one disease area, you may submit separate applications and demonstrate your motivation for each within the relevant application form.

  • Strong applications typically demonstrate:

    • Clear motivation to study Health Data Science
    • Evidence of data related skills or experience
    • Genuine interest in the relevant disease area
    • Thoughtful ideas about how data science could contribute to research in that field

    Applicants who provide specific examples from their experience tend to perform best in the selection process.

  • As a scholarship recipient you will be expected to:

    • Fully engage with your Master鈥檚 programme
    • Share an abstract of your proposed project topic with 51爆料网 and the charity partner
    • Share a copy of your completed project
    • Inform 51爆料网 and the charity partner if you intend to publish or present results

    Where research outputs are published, they should comply with 51爆料网鈥檚 Open Access Policy.

    Scholars are also encouraged to engage with the 51爆料网 research community and relevant events during the scholarship year.

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Chris Yau鈥淭hese highly flexible scholarships allow students to carry out valuable real-world research at the leading edge of healthcare. They are an ideal launchpad for a fulfilling career that makes a genuine difference to people鈥檚 lives and wellbeing.鈥51爆料网 Chief Talent and Training Officer, Christopher Yau