About the programme
The Melanin Medics Research Fellowship is an eight-month programme from November 2026 to July 2027, designed for aspiring research leaders within the Melanin Medics community. It equips fellows with the practical skills, mentorship, and confidence needed to progress across the full research lifecycle, from protocol design through to publication.
Through one-to-one mentorship, a guided research curriculum, a dedicated bootcamp, and exposure to the MMRN Research Committee, the fellowship builds both technical competence and leadership capability. By pairing structured training with real project ownership and community support, the fellowship prepares participants to become confident researchers, mentors, and future leaders within Melanin Medics’ research network.
What the programme includes
Research Mentorship – Monthly one-to-one sessions with an allocated research mentor to guide progress, troubleshoot challenges, and support skill development.
Guided Research Curriculum – A self-directed learning pathway covering methodology, data analysis, and academic writing, paced across the fellowship.
Research Bootcamp – An intensive session equipping fellows with the practical tools to get their project underway.
Research Committee Exposure – Opportunities to observe and engage with MMRN Research Committee meetings, gaining insight into how research initiatives are led and developed.
Publication and Presentation Support – Structured support to prepare conference abstracts and manuscripts, with the possibility of first-author publication.
National Conference Attendance – A culminating opportunity to present, network, and connect with the wider Melanin Medics research community.
Monthly Stipend – £1,200 total support (£150 per month across the eight-month fellowship) to help fellows commit fully to the programme.
