Research Bursaries for clinicians and professions allied to medicine
This scheme is for you if you are looking for short term funding for a period of research prior to considering a higher degree. The scheme aims to encourage clinicians, nurses, healthcare scientists and allied health professionals to be freed from clinical duties in order to pursue academic research.
Academic Clinical Fellows (that is, those funded through the NIHR Integrated Academic Training Pathway in England and Wales) can also apply for funding to support consumables costs whilst undertaking a period of research. In Scotland, this bursary is suitable for holders of Clinical Lectureships who have not registered for a PhD/MD.
The next deadline is 17th August 2012.
What is covered
Funding of up to £25,000 is available for a period of up to 12 months. The funding can be used to cover the applicant's salary or research expenses, or a combination of the two.
Research Bursaries can be used in a variety of ways. The funding could be use to:
- enhance your understanding of research before deciding whether to pursue PhD/MD studies
- obtain preliminary data before applying for a PhD
- experience work as part of a research team for a short period without committing to become an academic clinician
What is not covered
Research Bursaries cannot be used for the following:
- To support applicants who have already completed a PhD or MD
- To fund Masters courses
- To support the costs of research that will contribute towards a PhD or MD, or to provide salary costs for applicants who have already registered for a PhD or MD (eligible candidates should consider applying for a PhD directly)
- To support applicants who already hold a fellowship to allow them to undertake research, except those holding NIHR Academic Clinical Fellowships or equivalent (see above)
Eligibility
All applicants must ensure that their proposed research fits within the remit of our Research strategy.
Applicants may be clinicians, nurses, healthcare scientists or those in a profession allied to medicine. We welcome applications from a wide range of health professions, for instance physiotherapists, radiographers, medical physicists or pharmacists. Please contact the office if you are unsure of your eligibility.
Candidates of any nationality may apply but must have been resident and working in the European Economic Area (EEA) for three years immediately before application and intend to pursue a medical career in the UK.
Period of funding
Maximum of 12 months.
Funding value
Maximum £25,000.
How to apply
Applications should be submitted by the person undertaking the research using our online application system, but must be developed in close consultation with researchers in the host laboratory. The bursary will be awarded to the applicant's host institution. Applications must be submitted online. Any applications submitted by post or email will not be considered.
Submission deadlines
| Preliminary submissions | Final submissions | Committee review |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | 17 Aug 2012 | Oct 2012 |
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