13/11/2012 NIHR Research Training Opportunities NIHR Trainees Coordinating Centre Dr Birgit Obermuller

National Institute of Health Research Established 2006 as a vehicle for implementing Government’s strategy for applied health research. Almost £1b spend each year. Strategic Aim To improve the health and wealth of the nation through research.

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Doctors and Dentists NIHR Integrated Academic Training Programme All Professions NIHR Fellowships and Professorships Nurses, Midwives, Allied Health Professionals Clinical Academic Training NIHR Clinical Lectureship NIHR Clinician Scientist Award Masters in Medical Statistics NIHR Doctoral Research Fellowship NIHR Post-Doctoral Fellowship NIHR Career Development Fellowship NIHR Senior Research Fellowship NIHR/CNO Masters in Clinical Research NIHR/CNO Clinical Doctoral Research Fellowships Level of Award Healthcare Scientists CSO HCS Programme Senior/ Pre-Chair NIHRTCC Research Career Pathways Senior Post-Doc Early Post-Doc Doctoral Pre-Doctoral/ Masters Undergraduate NIHR/CNO/HEFCE Senior Academic Clinical Lecturer In-Practice Fellowships and NIHR Academic Clinical Fellowships NIHR/CNO Clinical Lectureships NIHR/CSO Health Care Scientist Doctoral Fellowship NIHR/CSO Health Care Scientist Post-Doctoral Fellowship Methodologists Methodology Programme Methodology Fellowships and Interns Masters in Health Economics Chair Professorships

Doctors and Dentists NIHR Integrated Academic Training Programme All Professions NIHR Fellowships and Professorships Nurses, Midwives, Allied Health Professionals Clinical Academic Training NIHR Doctoral Research Fellowship NIHR Post- Doctoral Fellowship NIHR Career Development Fellowship NIHR Senior Research Fellowship Level of Award Healthcare Scientists CSO HCS Programme Senior/ Pre-Chair NIHRTCC Research Career Pathways Senior Post-Doc Early Post-Doc Doctoral Pre-Doctoral/ Masters Undergraduate Methodologists Methodology Programme Chair

What does a NIHR Fellowship provide? Research and training award to support researchers focusing on people and patient-based clinical and applied health research. Can be based at University (HEI) or NHS Trust Open to any scientific discipline or sector (clinical and non-clinical) Salary (at 100% NHS, 80% HEI) Full Tuition fees (for PhD level) Research costs (at 100% NHS, 80% HEI. HEI also receive specialist support and indirect costs e.g. estates costs at 80%) Full Training and development costs 3 years FT (4 or 5 years PT) DRF to CDF; 5 years for SRF CDF and SRF levels can apply for Research Assistant post Annual competition for all levels Launch - Autumn Closing date - January

NIHR Fellowships Doctoral training award to individuals of outstanding potential, early in research career To undertake a PhD To increase research skills Applicant: Some previous research experience Some outputs from research Evidence of commitment to research career If already registered PhD < 1 yr FT by start of Fellowship Early post-doctoral training award Outstanding potential as researchers Develop postdoctoral research experience & skills Increase independence Applicant: PhD/MD (or submitted) ≤ 3 yrs WTE postdoc research experience at application Research output (publications, grant applications) Clear commitment to research career Doctoral Research Fellowship Post-Doctoral Fellowship

NIHR Fellowships Later postdoctoral award Gain full research independence Develop research capacity of self and others Applicant: PhD/MD and significant postdoctoral experience (≤ 7 yrs WTE postdoc research experience at application) Significant research output Evidence of increasing independence Experience of developing research skills of others Most senior NIHR Fellowship 5 years (  aiming towards Chair) Potential to become academic and research leader within award time Applicant: Significant postdoctoral experience Outstanding publication record Independence Leadership potential Record of research capacity development Career Development Fellowship Senior Research Fellowship

NIHR Fellowship Awards Doctoral Research Post Doctoral Career Development Senior Research Total Round 1 (Awarded2008) 109 applied 12 awarded Round 2 (Awarded2009) Round 3 (Awarded2010) Round 4 (Awarded2011) Round 5 (Awarded2012)

NIHR Clinical Trials Fellowships Supports existing NIHR Trainees with an interest in, and experience of, working with clinical trials as part of their current training award who would benefit from further training within the setting of a Clinical Trials Unit. Applicant: Currently hold NIHR PDF, Clinical Lectureship, Clinician Scientist Be involved in a clinical trial as part of training award Have continued support from employing host organisation (HEI or NHS) for duration of CTF as will administer award. CTU: based in England and in receipt of NIHR CTU Support Funding Funding for salary costs (at 80% HEI, 100% NHS), indirect costs for HEI only (at 80%) and up to £5,000 to support CT training activities. 6 months full-time, 8 or 10 months part-time

NIHR/CNO Clinical Academic Training Programme Supports nurses, midwives and allied health professionals committed to developing a career which combines research and continued clinical practice. Masters, doctoral, post-doctoral fellowships NIHR/CSO Healthcare Science Research Fellowships Supports individuals in NHS healthcare science workforce who wish to bridge clinical/service careers and research. Proposed research must be of direct relevance to the NHS with potential to improve service and/or clinical outcomes. Doctoral and post-doctoral fellowships

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Good Applications 1. Know the process and the remit: ● Look at the Website ● Read the Guidance Notes ● Then contact the NIHR TCC if any queries 2. Help: ● Expert research support staff within the organisation (finance...) ● Internal peer review, Mock panel ● Research Design Service ● Other websites, other applications and peer review comments

Good Applications 3. Time and checking: ● Give yourself enough time – you must meet the deadline ● Are all the questions answered? ● Clear language, grammar, spelling. Do the references in text match the list? 4. Collaborations, training and support: ● Have the appropriate multidisciplinary involvement in the research & supervisory team ● Must have a clear career vision, training plan and support

Good Applications Applications are assessed on: Applicant Research Training and Development Environment / Supervision Value for Money Common Weaknesses 1) Failure to show that research addresses important areas for the NHS and will produce results that are likely to generate significant and quantifiable benefit for NHS patients within 5 years of the funding period. 2) Research questions not clear; don’t show the relevance of the aims and objectives. Unrealistic or failure to justify budget and requested resources. 3) Training programme too generic and not suited/specific to the project