The John Vane Academy

Bursary Schemes

The John Vane Academy is not a direct funder of studentships or equivalent, but rather facilitates the further training of early-career researchers already supported through other funding channels.

At present, the Foundation offers three main awards:  The John Vane Bursary Scheme, the Lay Communication Prize and the Daphne Vane Media Training Bursary.  The winners of these awards are then invited to become members of the John Vane Academy.

Continue reading below to find out more about the schemes, eligibility and application processes.

John Vane Bursary Scheme

About the Scheme

This scheme is intended to enable early career researchers to extend their repertoire.  Up to £1,000 will be made available to the successful applicant(s) for travel and training to develop their own expertise or to learn new techniques.

Eligibility

Entries will be accepted from PhD students or junior postdoctoral researchers.

Applicants must work or study at one of the institutes within the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at Queen Mary University of London.

Proposals must meet WHRF’s charitable purpose to support medical research in cardiovascular disease, inflammation or endocrine disorders.

Applications

Submissions will be reviewed by the John Vane Academy Management Committee.  Depending on the number of applications received, candidates may then be invited for an interview.   

The John Vane Bursary Scheme will open for submissions again in 2024.  The successful applicants from 2023 are listed on our news page.

Daphne Vane Media Training Bursary

About the Scheme

This scheme is specifically tailored to train PhD students, researchers and academic staff who wish to specialise in the dissemination of scientific information through the media.  In an age when the ability of scientists to communicate effectively with the public is more important than ever, we are delighted to offer a small number of bursaries each year for suitable, highly motivated applicants who wish to develop these important skills.

If selected, you will benefit from a full day intensive media training course organised by Media First.  This course takes place in a purpose-built media training centre near Reading in Berkshire and is delivered by working journalists to provide a highly realistic experience.  

The training will include a segment on print media and will also introduce you to radio and TV studios to prepare you for broadcast media opportunities.  You will learn the fundamentals of engaging with the media, how to get your messages right for the audience, tips for controlling and steering the conversation and handling challenging questions.

The John Vane Academy will cover the course fees along with reasonable travel expenses.

Eligibility

Entries will be accepted from PhD students, researchers and academic staff who work or study at one of the institutes within the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at Queen Mary University of London.

Applicants’ research must fall within at least one of the following fields in order to fulfil WHRF’s charitable purpose:

•                    Cardiovascular Disease

•                    Inflammation

•                    Endocrine Disorders

Further Details

This bursary scheme is made possible by the generosity of Lady Daphne Vane’s estate.

The Daphne Vane Media Bursary Scheme will open for submissions again in 2024.