Professional doctorate: clinical research training fellowship

Funding type: Fellowship · Funders: Medical Research Council (MRC)

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This funding opportunity is open to organisations with standard eligibility. Check if your organisation is eligible . Applications are welcomed from applicants of all nationalities, including those not currently located in the UK, however, this is subject to the fellowship being based at an eligible UK research organisation . Who is eligible to apply You can apply if you are a healthcare professional who is registered with a statutory regulatory body based in the UK. This includes, but is not limited to: • nurses • midwives • allied health professionals • healthcare scientists • pharmacists • clinical psychologists • doctors • dentists • general practitioners • veterinarians Types of applicants This funding opportunity is specific to you if you want to undertake a PhD or similar. If you already have a PhD or similar and want to apply for funding to reacquire research skills, see the capacity building: clinical research training fellowship funding opportunity . This funding supports clinically active healthcare professionals to undertake a higher research degree, such as a PhD or MD. To be eligible for this funding opportunity you must: • be able to demonstrate ownership of your project and show ambition to follow a clinical academic career • be at an appropriate point in your clinical training to study for a PhD, with clear plans for completing your speciality training • want to request a minimum of 24 months funding full-time equivalent to complete your PhD • have the support of an eligible research organisation • intend to be clinically active in the UK during or after the award You do not need to have registered for a PhD at the time of your fellowship application. If you have spent significantly more time than one year on your PhD course, we will consider your application only in exceptional circumstances and you should contact us in advance of submission at fellows@mrc.ukri.org You do not need to have held a position that includes formal research time, for example, an academic foundation or an academic clinical fellowship. Doctors and dentists We expect you to be undertaking your specialty training and have completed your membership of the Royal College of Physicians’ exams or equivalent. You should consult your deanery about studying for a PhD and your plans for completing specialty training before you apply for a clinical research training fellowship. If you are earlier or later in your clinical training, you will need to make a clear case for why n

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