Career development in public health research
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If you want to develop your career in public health research, find out about programmes you can apply for and courses you can take.
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School for Public Health Research training
Find out about training on the School for Public Health Research website.
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Research training awards
The NIHR Academy offers a range of research training programmes for public health professionals who want to develop a research career. Most programmes are available from Masters level to post-doctoral.
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Work for a council?
Get funding for research training while you work: Local Authority Academic Fellowship Programme and Associated Opportunities.
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Research careers
Are you interested in a research career, but not sure where to start? See our Starting your research career page for advice.
Need help?
Please email publichealthhub@nihr.ac.uk if you haven't found what you are looking or have a question.