Career Development Fellowships

*The third and final round of applications is now closed*

Career development fellowships are 12-month or 6-month placements (part-time), which will enable you to develop a proposal for PhD or project funding. You will be based within an ARC North Thames team according to your project needs. The research can cover any area of mental health except dementia as this is funded under a different NIHR programme. 

This opportunity is open to staff working in or with mental health services, including in Local Authorities, who have some prior experience of research, but no qualifications are required.  

We particularly welcome applications from candidates working in East London and Essex, people from minoritised backgrounds, and those working in areas of mental health and social care with limited opportunities to engage with research. 

 

Meet our first cohort of MH-ALL fellows

 

How it works: 

  • You will be supported to develop your research idea 
  • Your salary will be covered to support the time spent on the fellowship up to a maximum of £25,000 
  • You will be supervised and supported by an experienced researcher 
  • You will receive additional training and career development 

What you'll gain: 

  • Time out from your current role to develop and prepare a proposal 
  • Understanding of how to identify relevant sources of funding 
  • A research network and supervisory team to support your next steps 
  • Help to establish your research career 
  • Training and development through the ARC-NT Academy

FAQs:  

What are the maximum and minimum hours I can work? 

  • We suggest a maximum of 2.5 days a week but we offer a flexible approach. All fellowships will need to end by 30th June 2024, and the maximum reimbursement we can offer your employer is £25,000. The specific details will be arranged with you and your employer once an offer is made. 

How much experience do I need to have? 

  • The career development fellowships are aimed at people who have enough research knowledge and experience to take a next step into doctoral study or independent research in their workplace.    

Key dates:   

  • Applications open 9am on 12 June 2023  
  • Applications close 11.59pm on 7 August 2023
  • Fellowship starts in October - November 2023 (start date flexible and subject to financial administrative tasks being completed)
  • All projects need to end by 30 June 2024 

For informal enquiries, please contact mh-all@ucl.ac.uk. 

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