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| Clinician Scientist Fellowship Scheme |
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| The Health Foundation and Academy of Medical Sciences Clinician Scientist Fellowships are prestigious awards that provide five years of funding, alongside personal and professional development, to talented clinicians who want to make a significant long-term difference to the quality of patient care.
We are looking for translational research proposals in disciplines where there is an identified national shortage of research expertise, particularly in anaesthesia, paediatric disciplines, pathology, psychiatry, radiology and surgery.
What do the fellowships provide?
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five years' funding to cover personal salary costs to enable award holders to pursue academic research alongside clinical practice |
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an allowance for research expenses |
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a programme of leadership development |
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extensive opportunities to network with experts and peers. |
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| What are the benefits of the fellowships? |
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| The fellowships will: |
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enable researchers to advance knowledge in their field, influence policy and have a direct impact on changing practice |
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enhance personal and professional development |
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enable access to professional networks and mentoring opportunities,
allowing award holders to mix with peers and senior academic leaders. |
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| Who can apply? |
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| We are looking for outstanding professionals with the potential to be the best in their field and who are driven to improve practice through advances in clinical research, and to inspire others. |
| Applicants must be: |
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committed to patient-orientated clinical research and able to provide clear evidence that their research will directly benefit patients |
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medically qualified with a PhD or MD in a basic science or clinical/health related subject |
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either in training, seeking training or have recently been awarded consultant status |
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able to provide evidence of their clinical research skills |
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able to provide evidence of their ability to communicate and disseminate the results of their work; to influence and inspire others; and to drive through changes in clinical practice |
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in an environment which will support their professional development. |
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| How to apply |
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For further information Please email csf@acmedsci.ac.uk to request an application form. Your request will be acknowledged within 2-3 working days
The deadline for applications is 4 January 2008.
Short listed applicants will be invited to an assessment centre and interview that will take place between 2 and 6 June 2008. |
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