Advanced Clinical Fellowship
This fellowship supports UK clinicians in building independent dementia research careers, emphasizing impactful studies and clinical trials in alignment with Alzheimer’s Research UK’s strategic goals.
Funder: Alzheimer's Research UK
Due Dates: October 15, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to £750,000 total; covers salary (up to 0.5 FTE), project costs, training, and justified research expenses for up to 5 years.
Summary: Supports UK-based clinicians in developing independent dementia research careers alongside clinical practice, with emphasis on impactful research and clinical trials.
Description
This fellowship offers substantial support for clinicians committed to combining dementia research with ongoing clinical practice. It is designed to help fellows progress toward establishing independent research programmes aligned with Alzheimer’s Research UK’s strategy in dementia treatment, diagnosis, and prevention. The scheme is particularly interested in projects that involve interventional clinical trials and the collection or use of clinical samples. Funding covers protected research time, project costs, training (including overseas opportunities), and professional development, fostering the growth of the next generation of clinical research leaders in dementia.
