The Chain Florey Clinical Research Fellowship scheme provides medical graduates interested in a career as an academic clinician the opportunity to conduct innovative research.
The scheme aims to develop well-rounded researchers, equally strong in clinical research and basic science.
Fellows are funded for three years, in which time they are expected to complete a PhD before returning to postgraduate clinical training.
The scheme was initiated in the Medical Research Council (MRC) Clinical Sciences Centre (CSC) where the fellowships are jointly funded by the MRC and the Imperial cBRC.
Fellows have at least one supervisor and a clinical mentor who ensures their research is integrated into their training plans.
Professor Amanda Fisher, director of the MRC CSC, said: “The training in basic science we provide will equip clinicians to apply innovative approaches to tackle clinical research questions with scientific rigour.
“If they continue to develop these skills after they have obtained their PhD, our fellows should help to secure the future of academic medicine in the UK.
“We have been impressed by the quality of the candidates appointed to date.”
