NHS R&D North West, in partnership with NHS Trusts, Professional Networks and HEIs, is offering 23 funded places on this prestigious 12-month programme.

Over the course of the internship, you will receive:

• Up to 30 days of funded research time away from your substantive role

• A 6-day residential educational programme (3 × 2-day workshops)

• Academic or research delivery supervision and mentoring

• Group coaching and personal career development support

• Opportunity to develop your own research project

• A celebration event to mark your achievements

• Up to £10,000 to support educational engagement, training and salary backfill

Eligibility

To be eligible you must:

• Not already hold or

  be in the process of studying for a higher research degree (e.g. PhD or Professional Doctorate)

• Be a registered health or social care professional (excluding doctors and dentists)

• Have your main employment in the North West of England with an NHS body or eligible provider

Applications are  encouraged from those in less research-active professions and/or organisations, and those in Local Authority health and care roles.

In-person Application Workshop
28th May 2026

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Online Q&A Session 1
9th June 2026, 12–1pm (MS Teams)

Join via this link (no need to book, just drop in)

Online Q&A Session 2
16th June 2026, 12–1pm (MS Teams)

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Application Deadline 
5pm, 6th July 2026

Please download and read the guidance notes carefully.
Download the guidance notes

Please note that you must submit your application online via Jotform here.  If you do not have a supervisor or mentor, NHS R&D NW will assist you in identifying one.