NIHR Academy

The NIHR Academy provides training and support to health and care researchers at all stages of their careers.

About the NIHR Academy

The NIHR Academy provides training and support to health and care researchers at all stages of their careers. It fosters a skilled and innovative research workforce dedicated to improving healthcare outcomes.

Find out about research career development funding

You automatically become an NIHR Academy Member if:

  • you get funding for one of our career development awards, or
  • you play a recognised NIHR role supporting academic career development 

About the NIHR Academy

Find out more about the NIHR Academy

Eligibility for NIHR Academy Membership

Find out if you meet the eligibility for NIHR Academy membership

Benefits of being an NIHR Academy Member

Find out about the benefits of becoming an NIHR Academy Member

Support from the NIHR Academy

Support for applying

Understand the process for applying to career development awards

Managing your NIHR Academy career development award

Find answers to common questions about how to manage your career development award

Global Health Research Academy

Opportunities and funding to develop your career if you are a global health researcher in low and middle income countries (LMICs) and in the UK

Contact us

Contact us if you have any questions