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Research training awards for public health professionals
We offer a range of research training awards for public health professionals.
Which research training programme is right for you?
Your professional background, setting and how you wish to balance your academic career will determine which programme is best for you.
Most programmes are available from Masters level to post-doctoral.
Integrated Clinical and Practitioner Academic Programme
For those wishing to combine research with continued practice, and develop a clinical or practitioner academic career. Not applicable for doctors.
Integrated Clinical and Practitioner Academic Programme
Local Authority Academic Fellowship Programme
Ideally suited for those based within local authority settings to develop a research career, whilst retaining existing employment and salary.
Local Authority Academic Fellowship Programme
Integrated Academic Training Programme
Specifically for doctors to gain research experience as part of their clinical training.
Integrated Academic Training Programme
Fellowships Programme
Offers flexibility for clinical and practice time, while focusing on an academic career.
Local Authority Short Placement Award for Research Collaboration (LA SPARC Scheme)
If you work in a local authority setting, you could apply for a short placement/taster opportunity within NIHR to experience research from a different perspective and enhance your career, skills and networks.
Supporting you on your academic journey
We provide a number of schemes to help you along your academic career path.
Pre-Application Support Fund
Gain extra support to enhance your chance of making a successful application to an NIHR career development scheme in the future. It will open for applications on 23 January 2024. In the meantime, find out more:
Pre-Application Support Fund guidance notes from round 1
Development and Skills Enhancement Award
This post-doctoral level award supports researchers to gain specific skills and experience over 12 months to underpin the next phase of their career.
Development and Skills Enhancement Award
Senior Clinical and Practitioner Research Award
A flexible, postdoctoral award, which provides funding for up to 5 years to focus on a broad range of research activities to support career development.
Need help? Contact us
For advice on which scheme is right for you, speak to a member of the team at 0113 532 8444 or academy-awards@nihr.ac.uk
