NHS Research Time Award research nurse with patient in arm chair

Now open: New call for NHS Research Time Award applications

13 September

*This funding call is now closed to applications*

Health and Care Research Wales is pleased to announce that the 2021 round of NHS Research Time Awards is now open. 

The scheme is open to staff in NHS Wales, or staff contracted to NHS Wales (such as doctors, dentists, nurses, midwives, allied health professionals and clinical scientists) in primary, secondary or community care or public health.

It aims to build research capacity and capability in the NHS by offering staff the opportunity to apply for protected time to engage in research activity.

Applicants should have a clear interest in developing their research skills and should aspire to becoming either a Principal Investigator, leading high-quality research at a local level, or a Chief Investigator, developing and leading high-quality research studies at a national or international level.

Deadline: 16:00 on Friday 22 October 2021

You can find out more on the NHS Research Time Award webpage.