Applications are invited for Round 2 of the NIHR / CNO Clinical Doctoral Research Fellowship competition. The closing date for applications is 1pm on April 27th 2010.

The NIHR/CNO Clinical Doctoral Research Fellowship is aimed at post-degree nurses, midwives and allied health professionals sited in England who have at least 1 year’s experience of clinical practice since graduating; have had sufficient research experience or research training to prepare them to undertake a PhD; and wish to obtain a PhD by research whilst still developing their clinical skills.

Applicants must have current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or the Health Professionals Council (HPC) at the point of award.  Individuals who can demonstrate a role in, or contribution to, improving health, health care delivery or services are eligible. The fellowships provide funding for full salary and research costs appropriate for a research training award.

For further information please see their website at  www.nihrtcc.nhs.uk/cat