Intermediate Clinical Research Fellowship

("ICRF")

Purpose:
To provide a career opportunity in an established research institution in the UK for individuals with an established research record who intend to become leaders in academic medical research. NTN will be exchanged for NTN(A) on appointment, and the individual may progress to consultant level during the fellowship.

Entry requirement:
• Successful PhD (or MD) plus NTN and at least 2 years completed specialist training, but no more than 2 years after CCT.
• Residency requirements apply – check eligibility in General Information on Research Grants (please see section 11).

Duration of grant:
4 years, if less than one year of specialist training remains on appointment, otherwise 5 years. At least 50% of time devoted to research. Up to 1 year of the award may be spent overseas subject to a justified case being made.

Award may include:
• Salary of applicant (if after CCT, normally up to 10 PAs)
• Salary for technician or research assistant if required and fully justified
• Research consumables, directly attributable to the project
• Research equipment essential for the project

How to apply:
The application must be written by the applicant. Candidates may be interviewed. Please read the documents listed in Application Checklist

What to submit:
• Completed application form: Form ICRF

• Detailed research proposal and other information as listed in Application Checklist
• Add the following additional information:
  – Pre-CCT applicants: A statement from the Postgraduate Dean, clearly explaining the type and amount of clinical training to be carried out during the fellowship
  – Post-CCT applicants: A timetable of research and clinical activity
  – Full CV of the applicant and career intentions
  – Letter of support from the Head of Department (Research)
  – 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. 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.

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