This scheme offers practising health professionals the opportunity to carry out humanities or social science research, in any area of health.
Career stage: Postgraduate training, Postdoctoral research
Level of funding: Salary and research expenses covered
Duration of funding: Up to 6 months, or up to 3 years
Who can apply
You can apply for a Research Award if you've completed general medical, dental, veterinary, nursing, clinical, or any other professional health training. You should be a practising health professional with some research experience.
Who can't apply
If you hold a permanent academic post, you're not eligible to apply for this award.
Career stage: Postgraduate training, Postdoctoral research
Level of funding: Salary and research expenses covered
Duration of funding: Up to 6 months, or up to 3 years
Who can apply
You can apply for a Research Award if you've completed general medical, dental, veterinary, nursing, clinical, or any other professional health training. You should be a practising health professional with some research experience.
Who can't apply
If you hold a permanent academic post, you're not eligible to apply for this award.
What we're looking for
Your research can address a real-life issue in a professional practice, or be conceptual and/or historical in scope.
When we consider your application, we'll assess:
- the significance of your proposed research
- the strength of your approach
- your track record
- the suitability of the host environment for your research.
You can use this award for a short period of research, to enrol on a
PhD or Master's while maintaining your professional salary, or to
undertake postdoctoral research.
Moreinfo: https://wellcome.ac.uk/funding
