Status: CLOSED.
Applications due to open in Summer 2026.
Please check back in June 2026 for more information on how to apply.
These fellowships are both part time and designed to enable the individual to remain present and visible within the clinical department, whilst undertaking the research project alongside.
What is a Chief Nurse Senior Research Fellowship Opportunity and what does the funding provide?
The Chief Nurse Senior Research fellowship is offered to individual nurse, midwife or AHP (NMAHPs) to undertake a research project alongside identified development opportunities.
It will fund two days per week of your clinical time over a 12-month period to enable an NMAHP to undertake a research project alongside identified development opportunities.
What is a Chief Nurse Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship Opportunity and what does the funding provide?
The Chief Nurse Post-doc fellowship is offered to NMAHPs who have already completed a PhD or professional doctorate.
It will fund two days per week of your clinical time over a 12-month period to enable you to undertake a research project alongside identified development opportunities.
The Chief Nurse Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship will support a stand-alone research project that clearly aligns to the trust strategy and/or the NMAHP strategy. In addition, there will be bespoke development opportunities identified in partnership with the appointable candidate.
Mentorship and supervision in relation to research methods, study delivery and development opportunities, including any signposting you may need will be provided by Dr Linda Tinkler and Professor Annette Hand, with additional support from the wider senior NMAHP leadership team.
£1000 funding
We now offer a small pot of funding, in addition to the salary backfill, to fund activities in support of your project or your research development during the fellowship. This might include patient and public engagement expenses, training courses, or conferences.
Find out more about the application process
To find out more about the application process, please take a look at our draft application forms below. Please note, these are subject to change and should NOT be used for submission