National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) is currently accepting applications for its Doctoral Award (Cohort 3) 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About NIHR Doctoral Award (Cohort 3)
This is a single-stage, doctoral-level funding opportunity. It supports early career researchers to undertake a PhD by research. The Doctoral Award is a 3-year training award designed to support the career development of all health and social care professionals through PhD research.
Benefits of NIHR Doctoral Award (Cohort 3)
Funding covers:
- the full salary of the award holder for the entire duration of the fellowship at the requested FTE. This includes the employer's contribution to National Insurance and superannuation
- costs for the approved research project
- associated conference fees up to £3,000
- costs for a suitable training and development plan which will lead to further professional development
- working with people and communities costs
- laptop or computer costs up to £1,000
NIHR Doctoral Award (Cohort 3) Requirements
To apply, you must:
- have prior research experience or training to prepare for a PhD and not already hold a PhD by research
- propose substantive employment with a recognised higher education institution (HEI), NHS body, local authority, or other publicly or third-sector funded health or social care provider in England.
- if you are applying to the Addictions Healthcare Goals Programme partnership award, you must have an equivalent UK-wide contracting organisation in the devolved nations
- if you plan to undertake clinical/practice time as part of your award, or your host organisation is not a HEI, a partner organisation must be listed in the application. If this is omitted, your application will not be eligible. Read more about choosing a contracting organisation
- if already registered for a PhD, you must not have been enrolled for more than 12 months full-time by the award start date
- your proposed research must be within our remit for personal career development awards
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
23 June, 2026
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