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Application Information for Research Internships and

Pre-Doctoral Fellowships 2024

Staff from across health and care organisations in Greater Manchester are encouraged to apply to this year’s research Internships and Pre-doctoral Fellowships. Both opportunities are available to those interested in developing their knowledge, skills and experience in applied health and care research.​​

Graduates from a range of professional backgrounds from the NHS, Local Authorities and third sector organisations are eligible, including:

  • Nursing
  • Midwifery
  • Allied health professionals
  • Social work
  • Social care
  • Public health
  • Commissioning
  • Policy making

Medics, dentists and those from private providers are not eligible to apply.

Applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender, gender expression, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status are welcomed. All appointments are made on merit.

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Important Dates

Q&A Session 1: 24th April 12-1pm

Q&A Session 2:  8th May 12-1pm. 

Application Deadline: 24th May at 5pm

Shortlisting: Week beginning 17th June 

Interviews: 11th July 2024

Interviews Outcome: July 2024

Start date: September 2024

Pre-Doctoral Fellowships

Pre-doctoral Fellowships are an opportunity for those wishing to apply for a PhD to develop their research experience and spend dedicated time (up to 0.5FTE over 12 months) on their application for doctoral funding.

Backfill funding up to a maximum of £20,000 plus a £2,000 training budget is available to successful candidates.

 

 

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In addition, interested applicants may register here for the Question and Answer sessions being held on Microsoft Teams.

Queries should be directed to Ross Atkinson, Programme Manager: ross.atkinson@manchester.ac.uk

Internships (Health Care Professionals) 

Research Internships are an entry-level opportunity for those who have little or no research experience. Internships allow staff 30 days, taken flexibly over four to 12 months, to undertake research training and contribute to existing research projects.

A £1,000 training budget is available to successful candidates, as well as the potential to undertake a Masters level research module with supervisory support. 

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