Funding Opportunity is now closed

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and Leeds Hospitals Charity pre-application support for research career development fellowships: Boost Your Competitive Edge 

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Overview

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and Leeds Hospitals Charity are offering pre-application support for research career development fellowships: Boost Your Competitive Edge, funding and dedicated support to help clinical staff prepare competitive applications for research career development fellowships (pre-doctoral, doctoral, post-doctoral). This includes protected time to develop your application, funding for training, patient and public involvement, and academic supervision.

The total maximum per application is £29,500 and will be made up of:

• Backfill of up to maximum £25,000 including on-costs
• Training up to maximum £2,000 (can include courses, conference and professional visits)
• PPIE £500
• Academic supervision up to £2,000 

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What We're Looking For

We seek motivated healthcare professionals committed to pursuing a research career. Your proposed research must have a direct patient focus and demonstrate a clear plan to apply for a nationally competitive research fellowship within two years of this funding. Successful applicants will receive financial support and expert guidance to prepare a strong fellowship application.

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Eligibility

Open to all registered healthcare professionals delivering clinical services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, including:

• Doctors, Dentists, Nurses, Midwives
• Allied Health Professionals, Pharmacists, Healthcare Scientists
• Chaplains, Social Workers, Health Play Specialists

You must hold a substantive LTHT post, honorary contract, or be on clinical rotation with LTHT.

Crucially, your application must demonstrate:

• Collaboration with patients using inclusive research methods
• Support from your academic supervisor and line manager, with formal letters of endorsement
• Support from your Clinical Services Unit (CSU) tri-team
• If applicable, endorsement from your training supervisor or deanery
• A feasible plan aligned with the available funding (up to £29,500)
• Evidence your proposed activity will strengthen your chances of securing external fellowship funding
• A track record or previous research interest of the applicant as appropriate for the nominated funder and career level of applicant.

For further details, please read the guidance

Boost Your Competitive Edge: Guidance

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Application Process

Application documents and guidance notes are available here:

Boost Your Competitive Edge: Guidance

Boost Your Competitive Edge: Scoring Criteria

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Funding Opportunity is now closed

Complete your application form and narrative CV, and submit to [email protected] by 12 noon on 31st October 2025.

For questions, contact [email protected] or [email protected]