New Internship Programme Awards £10.5 Million To Help Build Research Careers
NIHR has funded 12 regional programmes to develop and deliver innovative research internship programmes to inspire registered health and social care professionals to build a research career.
The 12 regional programmes are part of the Health and Care Professional (HCP) Internship Programme. It provides flexible and tailored programmes to increase research skills and leadership. It will play an important role in building research capability and capacity across England and ensure opportunities are available to all regardless of geography.
The 12 programmes have been awarded a total of £10.5 million. Each programme is collaborative, led by an NHS trust and including partner organisations. They will provide 276 bespoke internships each year for 3 years.
The Health and Care Professional Internship Programme is aimed at pre-doctoral applicants. It will be available to a wide range of registered professionals, including:
• Nurses
• Midwives
• Allied Health Professionals
• Pharmacists
• Healthcare scientists
• Social workers
• Public health professionals
Other registered professionals within health and social care (not including doctors and dentists)
Professor Waljit Dhillo, Dean of the NIHR Academy, said: “The NIHR is passionate about people and developing careers in research. The new Health and Care Professional Internship Programme is vital for developing the skills for future generations of health and care researchers.
“Developing skills in research and innovation is an important part of training a workforce fit for the future, to tackle health inequalities and improve health outcomes. These opportunities are critical for building a research active workforce within health and care and exposing health and social care professionals to the benefits of research. I look forward to seeing the positive impact and difference the programme will have.”
