Pre-doctoral Bridging Scheme
The pre-doctoral bridging scheme award is for those who have completed a Masters level qualification (or evidence of postgraduate study at level 7) and are looking to further their practitioner academic career through doctoral level study and is designed to support those wishing to apply for the Advanced Clinical and Practitioner Academic Fellowship (ACAF), Doctoral Local Authority Fellowship (ALAF) or an equivalent opportunity.
These awards are free to successful applicants and offer protected study time over 6 months along with formal training and support.
The award includes:
• Protected time release for up to 50% of the applicant’s contracted NHS hours.
• Up to 3 full day workshops to develop skills in fellowship application development.
• A grant of £7,000 towards the cost of employer capacity support, training modules, travel expenses.
How to apply
Applications for this round close on 5th April 2024.
For further details and to access application forms and guidance notes, please click the links below.
Additional Details
For specific enquiries regarding the Pre-doctoral Bridging Scheme please contact joanne.simpson@researchnorthwest.nhs.uk
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