NIHR Advanced Fellowship
2–5 year fellowship for clinical and applied health researchers developing an independent research career in patient and public benefit.
Scheme details
- Funding range
- Salary (50–100% FTE) + £20,000/year research costs · 2–5 years
- Career stage
- Mid-career
- Scheme type
- Individual
- Eligibility
- Post-CCT clinicians and allied health professionals within ~10 years of first clinical qualification. Must be UK-based. Applicants should have completed a PhD or equivalent.
- Format & limits
- Research programme: 3,000 words; Career development plan: 1,500 words; Research environment and support: 1,000 words
- Deadline
- Date TBC Annual intake · check NIHR website for current call dates
View official scheme page
https://www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/nihr-advanced-fellowship/
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Last updated: 2026-05-28
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