Applying for a NIHR Research Fellowship Clinical Research Fellowships Demonstrating clinical and academic skill development Professor Ann Moore Professor of Physiotherapy Director of the Clinical Research Centre for Health Professions

CAC Awards Masters degrees Doctoral Fellowships Clinical Lectureships Senior Clinical Lectureships

Demonstrate research developments/achievements which link to : Personal Clinical Academic career aspirations and tailored development

Demonstrate highly promising track record of clinical practice Expertise Speciality Linkages Impact

Suggest a programme of well balanced clinical/academic activities which are all complementary Research Teaching Clinical practice Clinical management

Demonstrate how the planned trajectory has come about and how it will flourish, e.g. What research strengths does it build on, What research skills will be developed, What teaching skills will be developed, What clinical skills will be developed, Who will be involved, Where will the development take place, How will the planned trajectory feed in to future developments, personal, local regional.

Feasibility and appropriateness of management structures and supporting clinical and research infrastructures being provided by NHS Trusts/HEIs and how will they be tailored to needs?

Strong evidence that NHS Trust management and HEIs are fully committed to building national capacity of clinical nursing and midwifery and allied health professions i.e. non-medical CACs

Demonstrate commitment to support nominees beyond the period of funding (with specifics if possible)

Applicants’ vision for the future Personal } Departmental } developments to enhance CA capacity Local }

Areas to consider: Applicants profile (education,employment history,current role) Summary of clinical experience Summary of academic experience Summary of research experience Publications Grants Proposal Work plan

Support and Management of lectureship Contract of Employment Rationale for the nomination How will the fellowship add to national capacity Formal declaration of sustainability

Summary Be specific Tailor the application to the candidate Take all sections of the application seriously Take appropriate time Ensure serious discussions have been had between NHS Trusts and HEIs in order to develop a CAC funded post