UKRI Call for Applications: Clinician Scientist Fellowship

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) calls for applications for the Clinician Scientist Fellowship.

The aim of this fellowship is to support talented clinically active healthcare professionals who have gained a higher research degree to lead their own research plans, establish their own research team, make the transition to independent researcher.

UKRI welcome applications from across all areas of our remit to improve human health.This may range from basic studies with relevance to mechanisms of disease, to translational and developmental clinical research. UKRI expects your clinical work will help to inform and strengthen your research work.

Science areas include:

infections and immunity
molecular and cellular medicine
population and systems medicine
neurosciences and mental health
translation
global health
methodology
public health

Eligibility:

be a registered healthcare professional (This includes, but is not limited to: nurses, midwives, allied health professionals, healthcare scientists, pharmacists, clinical psychologists, doctors, dentists, general practitioners, veterinarians)
have a PhD or equivalent
show evidence of career progression
show clear plans for developing as a leader in your field
have the skills and experience that match those of the ‘transition to independence’ career stage in the MRC applicant skills and experience criteria, such as showing evidence of career progression and productivity across past appointments
have your own research plans that do not significantly overlap with those of your current group leaders or proposed sponsors
have the support of an eligible research organisation
intend to be clinically active during or after the award
There are no eligibility rules based on age or years of postdoctoral experience
For non-medical healthcare professionals, you must have completed your professional training
Applications are welcomed from applicants of all nationalities, including those not currently based in the UK.

Funding details:

This fellowship provides a competitive salary, giving you the chance to concentrate fully on your research, training and development
The fellowship will also provide funding for support for other posts such as research and technical staff; research consumables; equipment; travel costs; training activities; data preservation, data sharing and dissemination costs; estates and indirect costs
There is no limit to the amount of funding you can request. Your application must be for an amount that: is appropriate to the project; you can justify in order to deliver the objectives of the proposed research
The career development award provides support for up to five years.

UKRI Call for Applications: Clinician Scientist Fellowship

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