Senior Clinical and Practitioner Research Award

The award will offer you the flexibility to undertake a range of activities. 

The award provides funding for 20-50% protected time within your current role for a maximum of 5 years. This covers: 

• your salary
• a contribution towards training and development

This funding will not cover a substantive research project. 

Why apply

The SCPRA is a highly flexible award that allows you time to drive your development with research activities. These may include: 

• leading research projects or grants
• preparing future applications for research funding 
• undertaking strategic leadership around research delivery 
• undertaking research relevant training and development 

Who can apply

You can apply if you are a senior clinician or a senior practitioner who holds a PhD or an MD. We aim to support underrepresented professions, so we will prioritise funding applications from these specialisms: 

• nurses and midwives
• allied health professionals
• healthcare Scientists
• pharmacists
• general practitioners
• dentists
• applicants from other underrepresented groups and backgrounds, defined by the applicant within the application form

How to apply

Funding rounds open annually in the Autumn. 

You will apply through ARAMIS, our online application system. 

Help with your application

• application guidance