What is an early career researcher?

Typically has a Masters level qualification or is conducting/has experience of conducting research in any setting and is considering a research career. They may be undertaking/or planning to undertake a PhD or may be looking to apply for a predoctoral or doctoral (PhD) fellowship/studentship.

What is a mid-career researcher?

Has been awarded a PhD and may be working as a post-doctoral research associate. They may be considering an application for postdoctoral fellowships and working with others on grant applications. They may be in the early years of their post-doctoral fellowship.

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Tuesday, December 2

Writing Successful, High Quality NIHR Fellowship Applications

Name: Writing Successful, High Quality NIHR Fellowship Applications
Start: 2025-12-02T10:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-12-02T16:00:00+00:00
Location: Cicely Saunders Institute

By Education at Dorothy House

One day workshop to guide researchers to write successful, high quality NIHR fellowship applications.

Date and time

Location

Cicely Saunders Institute

Bessemer Road London SE5 9RS United Kingdom

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Agenda

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Registration and Coffee

10:30 AM - 10:40 AM

Welcome

Professor Lorna Fraser

10:40 AM - 10:50 AM

NIHR Introduction to the Fellowship Scheme

10:50 AM - 11:10 AM

Tips from NIHR Committee Member

Professor Karl Atkin

11:10 AM - 11:30 AM

NIHR Research Support Service

Dr Rachel Evley

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Patient and Public Contributors

11:50 AM - 12:00 PM

Break

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Lightening Talks: Success in Palliative Care Research

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

Question and Answer Panel

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

Lunch and Networking

1:45 PM - 2:20 PM

Small Group Workshops

2:20 PM - 2:50 PM

Research Inclusion

2:50 PM - 3:15 PM

Research Impact

3:15 PM - 3:45 PM

In-person Small Group Workshops

3:45 PM - 3:50 PM

Concluding Comments

Good to know

Highlights

6 hours
In person

About this event

This one day workshop will guide researchers to write successful, high quality fellowship applications.

Target Audience:

Those planning to apply for a pre-doctoral, doctoral or postdoctoral fellowship who are either clinical or non-clinical and from any profession/discipline

What attendees will gain:

Insight into the NIHR fellowship programmes
Understanding of what makes a good application and how they are assessed
How the NIHR research support service can support you
Inspiration from the experiences of peers
A spotlight on research inclusion and impact
Small group working with peers and mentors

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Education at Dorothy House

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