NIHR Global Advanced Fellowships: The NIHR Global Advanced Fellowships – Round 1 is now open for applications until July 11, 2024. This mid-career postdoctoral award aims to foster the development of research leaders in Global Health from both the UK and low and middle income countries (LMICs). With a focus on benefiting populations in LMICs, this fellowship provides funding of £750,000 for research projects, training, and institutional capacity strengthening.
- 🌍 The Global Advanced Fellowship is a mid-career postdoctoral award fostering research leadership in Global Health.
- 🎓 Open to postdoctoral researchers at various career stages, the fellowship supports individuals from the UK and LMICs.
- 💰 A £750,000 award covers research projects, training, institutional capacity strengthening, prioritizing LMICs’ benefit.
- 📚 Applicants from diverse backgrounds, clinical and non-clinical, are encouraged.
- 📝 Eligibility criteria include holding a relevant PhD or postgraduate medical research degree, without holding a Professorship/Chair.
- 🏥 For clinical applicants, completion of relevant pre-registration training is required.
- 🌐 Employment by an HEI or Research Institute in an LMIC or the UK is necessary.
- 🤝 Institutional support is crucial, with LMIC-based institutions needing to demonstrate academic support and research funding history.
- 🤝 UK-based researchers must partner with at least one LMIC organization, focusing on LMIC health challenges.
Summary Table:
| Designation | Research Area | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral | Global Health | UK & LMICs |
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Hold a relevant PhD or postgraduate medical research degree
- Not hold a Professorship/Chair at the point of application
- For clinical applications: completed relevant pre-registration training
- Employed by a Higher Education Institution (HEI) or Research Institute in a LMIC or a HEI in the UK
- Conducting research that directly and primarily benefits patients and the public in countries on the OECD DAC list
Job Description: The successful candidates will undertake research projects aimed at addressing health and care challenges in LMICs. They will receive funding for research, training, and development activities. The fellows will work towards becoming research leaders in Global Health, contributing to the improvement of health outcomes in LMICs.
How to Apply: For more information about the funding Programme, visit the Global Health Page. Applicants can find guidance notes and application form guidance on the NIHR website. Applications should be submitted online through the provided portal.
Last Date for Apply: Applications for the NIHR Global Advanced Fellowships – Round 1 close on July 11, 2024. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications well before the deadline.
