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On this page:<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”3.17.6″] \u00a0<\/strong>ACF recruitment is undertaken by NHS England (NHSE)<\/p>\n Recruitment usually begins in October for an August start date the following year.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text: Apply button” _builder_version=”3.17.6″]<\/p>\n \n Apply for an Academic Clinical Fellowship<\/span><\/a> < Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text: Funding” _builder_version=”3.17.6″]<\/p>\n Funding options are available for ACFs to support your training and research.<\/p>\n The NIHR bursary provides all ACF trainees with a source of funding to enable attendance and\/or present their research findings at external research meetings and conferences that are relevant to their academic training.<\/p>\n Funding is available to you throughout your time as a trainee, for as long as the NIHR provides the bursary.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion admin_label=”Accordion: Funding” _builder_version=”3.17.6″][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Eligibility” open=”on” _builder_version=”3.17.6″ title_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0em” title_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0em” title_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0em” body_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0em” body_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0em” body_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0em”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Unspent funds” open=”off” _builder_version=”3.17.6″ title_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0em” title_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0em” title_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0em” body_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0em” body_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0em” body_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0em”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Applying to use the bursary” open=”off” _builder_version=”3.17.6″ title_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0em” title_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0em” title_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0em” body_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0em” body_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0em” body_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0em”]<\/p>\n Find out how to make a claim for use of the bursary fund, see our information for current ACFs<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text: RTP bursary” _builder_version=”3.17.6″]<\/p>\n As an ACF, you are eligible to access up to\u00a0\u00a34,500<\/strong>\u00a0in research training funding. This funding can be used towards:<\/p>\n For further details, see the NIHR Academy website<\/a>.<\/p>\n Details of qualifying courses at The University of Manchester can be found in our research training programme<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Spacing \/ back to top” _builder_version=”3.17.6″]<\/p>\n < Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text: Research training programme” _builder_version=”3.17.6″]<\/p>\n As an ACF, you are eligible to access up to\u00a0\u00a34,500<\/strong>\u00a0in research training funding.<\/p>\n We offer a degree programme specifically to ACFs which incorporates elements of the Research Training Programme (RTP) in a PGCert qualification (PGCert Med Sci) with the option of incorporating a research proposal and dissertation based on a research project to complete a full Masters (MSc). This degree programme is designed to equip students with the essential knowledge, critical awareness, and specialist skills needed to pursue a successful research career in the broad spectrum of medical sciences research<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=”3.17.6″][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Funding for PG Cert in Medical Sciences” open=”on” _builder_version=”3.17.6″ title_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0em” title_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0em” title_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0em” body_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0em” body_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0em” body_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0em”]<\/p>\n We strongly recommend considering the PG Cert\u00a0which has been specifically developed for ACFs. This course integrates the mandatory ACF Research Training Programme (RTP) and offers a streamlined pathway with the option to progress to a Masters degree.<\/p>\n Key benefits of the PG Cert:<\/p>\n \u00a0You will be contacted by the IAT administration team at the start of your ACF post to confirm your interest in enrolling and to arrange the use of your funding for this course.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Alternate funding opportunities” open=”off” _builder_version=”3.17.6″ title_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0em” title_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0em” title_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0em” body_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0em” body_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0em” body_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0em”]<\/p>\n If you choose not to use your research training funding for the approved PG Cert in Medical Sceiences,\u00a0you may instead apply the funding towards other suitable programmes either at\u00a0The University of Manchester\u00a0or at an\u00a0external institution.<\/p>\n Please note the following:<\/p>\n \u00a0If you wish to pursue a course\u00a0other than the PG Cert, whether internal or external to The University of Manchester, you must complete the\u00a0designated course approval form<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][et_pb_accordion admin_label=”Accordion: Research Training Programme” _builder_version=”3.17.6″][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Other development opportunities” open=”on” _builder_version=”3.17.6″ title_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0em” title_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0em” title_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0em” body_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0em” body_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0em” body_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0em”]<\/p>\n You will also have access to the Faculty Academic Development Programme<\/a> . This open programme aims to support the FBMH academic community with the skills they need to carry out high quality research, teaching and learning and social responsibility (the three core goals of the University of Manchester). This programme provides valuable networking opportunities with peers and experienced academics. ACFs with evidence of teaching, learning and work that enhances the student experience (including research supervision and support) will also be supported to gain professional recognition (internationally recognised Advance HE Fellowship<\/a>).<\/p>\n For further information and to register on the programme email acadresdev@manchester.ac.uk<\/a>. Please note you will be required to have a UoM email address to access the booking system for workshops associated with the ADP. See section honorary contracts\u00a0in the ACF handbook on how to obtain a UoM email \/ login.<\/p>\n The Cathie Marsh Institute for Social Research<\/a> offers a number of short courses focused on quantitative social science which must be booked directly in advance. The University College for Interdisciplinary Learning<\/a> focusses <\/span>in online learning on a broad scope of subject matters including \u2018Leadership in Action\u2019.\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][et_pb_text admin_label=”Spacing \/ back to top” _builder_version=”3.17.6″]<\/p>\n < Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text: Workshops” _builder_version=”3.17.6″]<\/p>\n Facilitated by Professor Rachel Cowen\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n A series of ACF specific training workshops are available each year focusing on essential research skills. Although encouraged you do not need to enrol on the PG Cert in Medical Sciences, however attendance at the RTP is mandatory<\/strong>. Planned dates can be\u00a0found here<\/a>. These will be held face to face<\/a><\/p>\n It is compulsory<\/strong> that each of the subjects in these sessions is covered during your training as they form part of the specified NIHR academic training programme. You should be able to attend during both research and clinical attachments.\u00a0 Following each workshop, you will be provided with a Certificate of Attendance for your portfolio, and this can be credited towards the PG Cert (if enrolled, and you would also need to submit the reflective assessment).<\/p>\n For a list of current workshops on offer please see the News and events page.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion admin_label=”Accordion: Workshops” _builder_version=”3.17.6″][\/et_pb_accordion][et_pb_text admin_label=”Spacing \/ back to top” _builder_version=”3.17.6″]<\/p>\n < Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text: Support” _builder_version=”3.17.6″]<\/p>\n ACFs can access further research and career training support via University Researcher Development<\/a><\/span> and mentoring and coaching through UoM Talent Development delivered, Manchester Gold scheme<\/a>. If you are having any difficulties accessing a mentor or an advisor, please discuss this with your Academic Programme Lead.<\/p>\n In addition to support from your Academic Programme Lead and Academic Supervisor, having an academic advisor can provide further support with your training and career development. Your Academic Programme Lead (APL) can help you identify an appropriate academic advisor.<\/p>\n An ACF would normally retain the same Advisor throughout their training, but it should be recognised that some flexibility might be beneficial or indeed necessary. ACFs are able to request a change of Advisor at any time.\u00a0 However, in order to establish a meaningful relationship between advisor and advisee, it would seem appropriate that ACF Advisors would be assigned for a minimum of one academic year.<\/p>\n The ACF advisor will be expected to meet with their advisees according to the meeting times outlined on the meeting schedule below. 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