The Birmingham Health Partners are proud to be offering a fellowship scheme designed to provide the launch pad for a clinician interested in translational research.

These one year fellowships are funded through the kind support of Metchley Park Medical Society and the University of Birmingham.

During the fellowship, applicants are expected to undertake the necessary pilot and preparatory work required to apply to research funding bodies for a competitive clinical doctoral training fellowship for a further two or three years protected research time to allow the successful completion of the project, acquisition of an MD or PhD and progression towards a clinical academic career.

What will the fellowship offer?

·       The fellowships will provide one year’s salary cost and must be undertaken as primary role, not undertaken alongside current activities.

·       A consumables/training bursary of up to £5k provided by the UoB IAT Programme

·       Successful completion of one year’s research will result in the award of a Masters by Research qualification

·       As an employee, you will have full access to the University of Birmingham (UoB) education facilities

For full details about eligibility, the application process and who to contact if you have any queries please visit the Starter Fellowships Webpage.

Closing date for applications is Friday 26th November 2021.