BHP’s 2026 training programmes open for applications

The next round of recruitment for BHP’s training and development programmes is now underway, with the clinical-academic training team accepting applications until Monday 19 January 2026.

Giving all healthcare staff the opportunity to undertake research for patient benefit is essential for improving patient care and developing NHS services. BHP is proud to provide a route into research for NHS staff at all career stages through a series of tailored training opportunities and fellowships:

• BHP Starter Fellowships, allowing individuals to start their research career providing cost to cover one year’s salary to undertake a Master’s by Research

• Clinical Academic Research Partnerships (CARP), to support individuals continue their research careers while delivering clinical service providing salary funding for two programmed activities (PAs) – or 8 hours per week – of protected research time for two years

• New Consultant Scheme, providing salary funding for two programmed activities (PAs) – or 8 hours per week – of protected research time for three years

• BHP Clinician Scientist, 50:50 appointments providing an academic consultant post linked with one of our NHS trusts to develop individuals as successful independent clinical researchers

BHP’s Managing Director Professor Lorraine Harper will host two online information and Q&A sessions on our programmes as follows:

• CARP, New Consultant scheme and BHP Clinician Scientist: Monday 27 October 2025, 11.30-12.30pm
• BHP Starter Fellowship: Tuesday 4 November 2025, 9.30-10.30am

To receive the joining link, please email icat@contacts.bham.ac.uk.

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