Advanced Training Award

("ATA")

Purpose:
To provide younger researchers within one year of submitting a PhD with an opportunity to re-train and gain additional expertise in an established research institution in the UK. Candidates must be moving into a different field of science (e.g. from cell biology to bioinformatics or entering cardiovascular science from a different discipline).

Entry requirement:
• Apply within 1 year of submitting a PhD.
• Residency requirements apply – check eligibility in General Information on Research Grants (please see section 11).

Duration of grant:
2 or 3 years

Award may include:
• Salary of applicant
• Research consumables, directly attributable to the project, usually less than £10,000 per year

How to apply:
The application must be made by an established investigator who will be the supervisor. Please read the documents listed in Application Checklist

What to submit:
• Completed application form: Form ATA

• Detailed research proposal and other information as listed in Application Checklist
• Add the following additional information:
  – A statement detailing the scientific techniques the candidate will be trained in
  – Full CV of the candidate and career intentions
  – Letter of support from the Head of Department
  – Brief CV of the supervisor(s) (2 A4 sides max)

Number of copies required:
12 collated copies of the application form and supporting information

Decision process:
There are no closing dates. Please submit the application when it is ready. Receipt will be acknowledged within 1 month and we will advise you when you can expect the result. A decision will be reached by the Fellowships Committee (4 meetings a year) after it has considered external peer review reports. Allow 6 months from submission to decision.

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