BSR Clinical Research Fellowship

This fellowship aims to bridge the gap between clinical practice and research excellence by providing you with the tools, confidence, and network to succeed in your research career.

We understand the funding barriers you currently face and whilst BSR aren't able to fund PhDs directly, this opportunity can make you highly competitive for funders who do.

Early career researchers in rheumatology face significant obstacles to entering and sustaining academic careers; this fellowship provides 3 key learning opportunities:

o   PhD preparation - Master study design, statistics, ethics, and grant writing, equipping yourself with all the essentials for successful, competitive applications.

o   Expert mentorship - Get paired with experienced academics and receive personalised career guidance.

o   Impactful networking - Connect with like-minded professionals across the UK. Build relationships that last throughout your career.

Programme broken down into 4 themes across 12 weeks

o   Introduction and idea development

o   Study design and methodology

o   Statistics, ethics and methods review

o   Funding and final presentations