Register for the Fellowship Application Day 2024 here.

The programme is still in development. Please check it again in the run-up to the event for confirmation of timings.

09:15 – 09:20
Welcome and Introduction

9:20 – 09:50
The NIHR Fellowship Programme

09:50 – 10:00
Orientation and PEEPS

10:00 – 11:40:
Person: What Makes a Credible Candidate?
Education: What Makes a Good Training and Development Plan?
Environment: Thinking About Your Host Institution
Project: What Makes a Good Fellowship Project?
Supervision: How to Build a Good Supervisory Team

11:40 – 12:00
Break

12:00 – 12:25
PPI and Plain English

12:25 – 12:45
‘Selling’ Your Fellowship Package to the NIHR

12:45 – 13:30
Lunch

13:30 – 14:30
Q&A with Successful Applicants and Panel Members
SESSION A: Doctoral Level
SESSION B: Post-doctoral Level (Advanced)

14:30 – 14:40
Next Steps and How the RSS Can Help

15:00 onwards
Pre-booked One-to-One sessions with RSS advisers to discuss projects