Apply now for pre-application support fellowships to advance your research career

Key details

• Purpose: The purpose of this funding is to provide protected, funded time for individuals to prepare a high quality, competitive application for a NIHR career development award. The fellowships offer mentorship, resources and guidance to help researchers refine their proposals and enhance their chances of securing funding.
• Eligibility: Open to individuals from traditionally underserved research areas and professions working in the East Midlands. Applications are welcomed from nurses, midwives, allied health professionals, research methodologists, clinical academics and professionals in social care. While there is particular interest in these groups, individuals who do not meet these characteristics are also encouraged to apply for the fellowships.
• Funding available: Selected fellows will receive up to £30,000. The funding should cover time, support and development required to prepare a competitive application, with specific allocations for time buyout and non-pay costs, including mentorship and public involvement.

For detailed guidance notes, click here. 

Application process

Interested applicants should submit a short application form and a 5-minute PowerPoint recording detailing their research idea. 

To complete the application form, click here. 

The application deadline is 23:59 on 12 January 2025. 

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an informal online interview on 31 January 2025. 

For further inquiries, contact Dr Emma Rowley at Emma.Rowley@nottingham.ac.uk.

We look forward to your applications and supporting your journey in health and social care research!