1. Applying for a NIHR Research Fellowship Clinical Research Fellowships
Demonstrating clinical and academic skill development
Professor Ann Moore
Professor of Physiotherapy
Director of the Clinical Research Centre for Health Professions

2. CAC Awards Masters degrees Doctoral Fellowships Clinical Lectureships
Senior Clinical Lectureships

3. Demonstrate research developments/achievements which link to :
Personal
Clinical
Academic
career aspirations and tailored development

4. Demonstrate highly promising track record of clinical practice
Expertise
Speciality
Linkages
Impact

5. Suggest a programme of well balanced clinical/academic activities which are all complementary
Research
Teaching
Clinical practice
Clinical management

6. Demonstrate how the planned trajectory has come about and how it will flourish, e.g.
What research strengths does it build on,
What research skills will be developed,
What teaching skills will be developed,
What clinical skills will be developed,
Who will be involved,
Where will the development take place,
How will the planned trajectory feed in to future developments, personal, local regional.

7. Feasibility and appropriateness of management structures and supporting clinical and research infrastructures being provided by NHS Trusts/HEIs and how will they be tailored to needs?

8. Strong evidence that NHS Trust management and HEIs are fully committed to building national capacity of clinical nursing and midwifery and allied health professions i.e. non-medical CACs

9. Demonstrate commitment to support nominees beyond the period of funding (with specifics if possible)

10. Applicants’ vision for the future
Personal }
Departmental } developments to enhance CA capacity
Local }

11. Areas to consider:
Applicants profile (education,employment history,current role)
Summary of clinical experience
Summary of academic experience
Summary of research experience
Publications
Grants
Proposal
Work plan

12. Support and Management of lectureship
Contract of Employment
Rationale for the nomination
How will the fellowship add to national capacity
Formal declaration of sustainability

13. Summary Be specific Tailor the application to the candidate
Take all sections of the application seriously
Take appropriate time
Ensure serious discussions have been had between NHS Trusts and HEIs in order to develop a CAC funded post