How to apply
Find the right award
Read the guidance notes
Every award has guidance notes that provide all the information required to apply.
Get advice
The NIHR has a range of useful resources.
- Use our planning checklist
- Read the Clinical Trials Guide and Additional guidance for applicants including a clinical trial, pilot study or feasibility as part of a personal award application
- Watch a webinar
- Speak to the Research Support Service
Apply online
Most of our research training awards use our award management system.
- Login to ARAMIS
- See the application submission process flow diagram
Applications to posts hosted by IAT partnerships (Academic Clinical Fellowships and Clinical Lectureships (CL) for doctors and dentists) should be made to the partnership through Oriel, or for CL posts outside of London, via the appropriate Higher Education Institute.
Contracts
Organisations that host our Fellowships enter into a contract with the Department of Health. Examples of these contracts are available to view: