Advancing Researcher Scheme

Purpose

To facilitate the further progression of mid-career researchers as they transition to the next phase of their health and social care research career.

Who is it for

The Advancing Researcher Scheme is open to mid-career researchers employed by Higher Education Institutes (HEI) or research active staff employed in NHS or social care organisations. HEI applicants will need to clearly justify the need for salary costs given their substantive employment contract within the sector. 

Funding available

Salary costs for up to 0.4 Whole Time Equivalent (WTE) days per week for two years along with reasonable research consumables (maximum £5,000).

When

This is an annual scheme with calls opening in September each year. The next call is scheduled for September 2024.