Research Capacity Building Collaboration (RCBC) Wales fellowships

RCBC Wales is funded by Health and Care Research Wales and aims to increase research capacity and capability in nursing, midwifery, pharmacy and allied health professions, and to contribute to the development of clinical academic roles.

Remit

RCBC comprises six university nursing and allied health departments/schools in Wales, (namely at the universities of South Wales, Swansea, Cardiff, Cardiff Metropolitan, Glyndwr and Bangor) and engages with the NHS, industry, charities and policy makers.

The collaboration works to encourage and develop those undertaking research for the first time, helping to make the pathway to becoming an independent researcher more attractive and accessible. It offers a range of awards, from First into Research fellowships, to PhDs, through to support for those wishing to undertake postdoctoral studies.

All those funded by RCBC join the Community of Scholars, which meets six times a year. It provides mentorship and masterclasses in research methods and research leadership, including in engaging with and influencing policy. RCBC’s alumni of over 80 members are encouraged to keep in touch and network with new members.

Eligibility

New and experienced Wales-based researchers employed in nursing, midwifery, pharmacy, clinical science and allied health professions are able to apply. Eligibility for the specific award will be available at the launch of each call.

Funding schemes

• First into Research (FiR) Fellowships are aimed at those with no or little research experience. Fellowships are one day a week for 12 months.
• PhDs
• Post-Doctoral Fellowships
• Other Fellowships - other RCBCWales Fellowships have included an MPhil Fellowship and a Senior Career Research Fellowship

Application assessment process

Information on the assessment process will be available in the call documentation.

How to apply

Information on how to apply will be available at the launch of the call.