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Clinical Research Leave Fellowships

To provide an opportunity for talented NHS staff to undertake dedicated PAs in research in a recognised UK centre of excellence in cardiovascular medicine.

Entry requirements

  • NHS consultant with recent research record.
  • Residency requirements apply – check eligibility.

Grant duration

  • Up to 1 year full-time or up to 3 years part-time.

Award may include

  • Reimbursement of reasonable costs to cover relinquished PAs.
  • Research consumables, directly attributable to the project.

How to apply

  • Read the information in How to apply.
  • Log onto the online application form.
  • Complete all the sections of the online application form following the instructions in the GMS User Guide.
  • The on line application must be completed by the applicant.
  • Candidates may be interviewed.

Additional information

You will be asked to attach a single PDF document to your online application form containing the following information:

Additional information checklist

  1. Abstract of the proposed investigation in less than 150 words.
  2. Background to the project and pilot data.
  3. Original hypothesis.
  4. Experimental details and design of proposed investigation.
  5. Power calculations.
  6. Expected value of results.
  7. List of references relevant to the proposed project.
  8. Full list of applicant's publications.
  9. Additional pages for appendices (e.g. charts, graphs, photos); must be kept to a minimum and should be submitted only if essential to the understanding of the application.
  10. Letter of support from the Clinical Service Director, including a justification for the costs claimed to cover clinical sessions.
  11. Letter of support from the Head of Department (Research).
  12. Supporting letters from collaborators.
  13. Valid copy of ethical approval if relevant.
Sections 1-6 must not exceed 6 A4 sides.  The PDF file size must not exceed 20MB.
 
Please ensure Arial font size 12 is used. If this font size is not used, the application will be rejected prior to formal consideration.
 
You may supply contact details of suitable reviewers (who may or may not be used) or those considered to have a conflict of interest.  Once you have submitted your application, please email details to research@bhf.org.uk

Decision process

There are no closing dates.

Please submit the application when it is ready. Receipt will be acknowledged within 24 hours and we will advise you when you can expect the result. Candidates may be interviewed and a decision on this will be reached by the Fellowships Committee (4 meetings a year) after it has considered external peer review reports.

Allow 9 months from submission to decision.

Apply online