NIHR launch new Senior Clinical and Practitioner Research Award – Introductory Webinar 7th December 2023

Following the recent announcement of an additional £30 million per year to increase research opportunities for health and care professionals, NIHR is pleased to announce the first round of the new NIHR Senior Clinical and Practitioner Research Award launched on 2 October. The competition is due to close on Tuesday 23 January 2024.

This awards are designed to help embed individuals looking to undertake research activity within clinical and practice settings. The award is designed to cover a wide range of research activities including: leading research projects, preparing for future applications for research funding, undertaking strategic leadership around research delivery (e.g. delivery methodology), identifying research priorities, knowledge mobilisation and undertaking research relevant training and development.

The award provides up to 5 years of funding for individuals at the post-doctoral level to engage in research activities, and will provide funding for between 20 and 50% protected time from within the individual’s current role to cover salary, training, and development.

NIHR will be hosting an introductory webinar for the award including a live Q&A session at 10:00 on 7 December.

Click here to register for the webinar: Webinar Registration – Zoom