[Alzheimer's Research UK](https://www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/research)

October 15, 2026 (Application deadline)

Up to £750,000 per fellowship; supports 0.5 FTE salary plus research/project costs for up to 5 years.

Supports UK clinicians to advance dementia research while maintaining clinical practice, fostering progression toward independent research leadership.

--- ## Description The Advanced Clinical Fellowship is designed to support clinically qualified professionals in the UK who are seeking to build an independent research career in dementia while continuing their clinical practice. The fellowship provides substantial funding for research time, project materials, training, and professional development, enabling fellows to develop impactful research programs closely aligned with Alzheimer’s Research UK’s strategy. Emphasis is placed on research related to the treatment, diagnosis, and prevention of dementia, with a particular interest in interventional clinical trials and the use of clinical samples. Fellows are expected to engage with patient and public involvement and undergo both peer and lived experience review, ensuring research is informed by those affected by dementia. --- ## Due Dates - October 15, 2026: Application deadline (Advanced Clinical Fellowship full application) - Applications open: July 2026 - Funding outcome notification: Between December 2026 and January 2027 --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: up to £750,000 per fellowship - Covers: - Salary for up to 0.5 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) dedicated research time (aligned with NHS salary bands) - Project costs (consumables, materials, small equipment, additional staff time) - Training and development (including overseas training) - Travel and subsistence for conferences/collaborations - Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) costs - Open access publication fees - Duration: Up to 5 years (negotiable for clinical/research time balance) --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be clinically qualified and active healthcare professionals based at a UK institution. - Eligible disciplines include (but are not limited to): neurologists, clinical psychologists, nurses, and allied health professionals. - Must demonstrate a strong track record of impactful, original research, with increasing independence and experience in publication, presentation, and peer review. - The proposed project must align with Alzheimer’s Research UK’s remit (treatment, diagnosis, prevention of dementia), with clinical trials especially encouraged. - Must have secured a Sponsor (established investigator) at a UK-based host institution; collaborations with non-UK partners are allowed. - Applicants returning from a career break are welcome. - Letters of support from the host institution and collaborators are required. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted via the [Alzheimer’s Research UK grant application portal](https://grants.alzheimersresearchuk.org/) (Flexigrant system). - Only visible and accessible when the round is open. - Required materials include the application form, project proposal, PPI plans, and supporting letters. - Review process includes: - Triage by Clinical Committee experts - Rebuttal stage for applicant responses - Lived Experience Review (plain English summary and PPI plans assessed by people affected by dementia) - Interview with scientific and lived experience panel members (including a short presentation) - Final funding decisions based on scientific merit, applicant quality, and fit with ARUK’s priorities. --- ## Additional Information - Flexible approaches to research/clinical time are considered; applicants must justify their time split. - Success rate (recent data): 4 awarded out of 19 applications over the past three years. - All projects must obtain necessary ethical and regulatory approvals. - Grants are subject to ARUK’s [research guidelines and policies](https://alzheimersresearchuk.org/research/for-researchers/resources-and-information/research-guidelines-and-policies/). - Regular reporting on project progress is required. --- ## External Links - [Fellowship scheme details](https://www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/grants/advanced-clinical-fellowship) - [Application FAQs](https://www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/research/for-researchers/grant-schemes/application-faqs/) - [Early Career Researcher Framework (PDF)](https://www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Early-Career-Researcher-Framework-Nov18.pdf) - [Research guidelines and policies](https://alzheimersresearchuk.org/research/for-researchers/resources-and-information/research-guidelines-and-policies/) - [Grant application portal](https://grants.alzheimersresearchuk.org/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |------------------------|------------------------------------------------------| | Email | [research@alzheimersresearchuk.org](mailto:research@alzheimersresearchuk.org) | | Phone | 0300 111 5555 | | Funder Information | [Alzheimer's Research UK Researcher Resources](https://www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/research/for-researchers/resources-and-information/) |

Advanced Clinical Fellowship

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