Accompanying training programme Trainee researchers will undergo formal training tailored to their needs and to the requirements of the project. Supervision for research trainees Projects will be co-ordinated by appropriate members of the department who are responsible for the actual work. These project co-ordinators will act as supervisors to the trainee researcher to support and encourage their development of research skills and ensure high quality research output. Eligibility Trainee researcher bursaries will be accessible to professionals across the full range of primary care disciplines. The emphasis will be on providing strong research projects, with good supervision and a clearly laid out training programme.
Bursaries are only available to people currently working within a primary care setting.
Preference will be given to North Staffordshire and West Midlands Region applicants. Application procedure There will be one call for applications each academic year, with a maximum of four bursaries available each year. Applicants will be invited to submit their CV with a 1500 word summary of why they wish to develop their research career, what particular skills and aptitudes they will bring to the project and what research skills they wish to develop further. In addition, applicants will be asked to describe what arrangements they will put in place to ensure the bursary is used to provide a reasonable level of protected time to commit to research. Applications will be formally reviewed by a multi-disciplinary expert panel, and if appropriate, applicants will be invited to a brief interview.