We provide the latest updates on public health research initiatives, funding opportunities, fellowship programs, and relevant events across the East of England. Our aim is to keep you informed about important opportunities for professional development and research collaboration within the region, while also showcasing the impactful work of public health professionals.
Explore the most recent opportunities below and feel free to share them with your colleagues and networks.
The Universities of Cambridge and East Anglia, in partnership with the Wellcome Sanger Institute, are excited to announce that recruitment for the 2025 intake of the Health Professionals PhD Programme is now open. This prestigious programme is designed for clinical health professionals of the highest calibre who are seeking to pursue an academic research career.
Key Details:
- Open to non-medical health professionals as well as medical, veterinary, and dental graduates
- Seven fully funded PhD fellowships available each year
- Funding includes clinical salary, University Composition Fees, and research consumables for three years
- Opportunity for up to three months of additional salary support prior to commencement to explore potential research groups and projects
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be qualified in medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, or be a non-medical health professional
- Must be registered with a national professional regulatory body in the UK
- Medical and dental applicants must be eligible for, or already hold, GMC/GDC registration and be in a training grade in the UK or Republic of Ireland
- Veterinary applicants may have achieved board certification but should not hold an academic position within a university
- Non-medical health professionals should have relevant research experience and should not hold a University Faculty position or equivalent
Important Dates:
- Application Deadline: Tuesday, 5th November 2024
- Interviews: Early January 2025 (Dates to be confirmed)
Please click here for further details about the programme and to apply, please visit the University of Cambridge Postgraduate Admissions online portal.
The fourth annual call for applications to the NIHR Doctoral Local Authority Fellowship (DLAF) is now open, with a submission deadline of 5th December 2024. This exciting opportunity is designed for individuals based within local authorities and supporting services who wish to undertake fully funded PhDs while retaining their existing employment contracts and salaries.
Key Benefits:
- Fully funded doctoral fellowships
- Retain your existing employment contract and salary
- Time protected for research, academic training, and professional development
- Full-time (3 years) or part-time (up to 6 years) options available
These fellowships offer the unique opportunity to combine your professional experience with high-quality research that can have a significant impact on public services and local communities.
Resources for Applicants:
- Tweet promoting the launch
- NIHR launch notification
- Case study of a successful applicant
- More about the wider Local Authority Academic Fellowship Programme
For more information or any queries regarding the scheme, please reach out to the contact listed in the announcement.
Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your research career while continuing to make a difference in your community!
Deadline for Applications: 5th December 2024
The NIHR RSS Specialist Centre for Public Health, delivered by Newcastle University and partners, is offering local authorities in England the opportunity to apply for funding (0.1FTE) for a Public Health Engagement Lead (PHEL). This role will enhance research capacity, build partnerships, and strengthen connections with research networks. Open to professionals in leadership roles within public health, policy, or community development. Click the link for more details and to apply. (Close date for applications: Friday 25 October 2024)
