Barbara Ansell fellowships in paediatric rheumatology (Biomedical sciences panel)

The purpose of these one-year entry-level training fellowships is to stimulate and encourage research in paediatric rheumatology.

The fellowships are open to paediatricians who wish to gain research experience in the rheumatological sciences, as well as rheumatologists, nurses and allied health professionals who wish to undertake research in paediatric rheumatology.

They provide an opportunity for individuals to test their suitability for a career in research, and successful applicants will be expected to develop projects in paediatric rheumatology for further fellowship support.

Applicants should normally be at specialty training level with a project that provides training in clinical and/or laboratory research techniques with clear relevance to paediatric rheumatology in a recognised UK University paediatric department.

Allied health professionals should be, or should be eligible to be, registered with the Health Professions Council (HPC), Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or other appropriate regulatory body, and should have at least 3 years' relevant post-registration work experience.

Fellowships may be full-time over 1 year or part-time for up to 2 years and may only be extended while an application is submitted to provide support for progression to a more senior fellowship or other academic post. Salaries will be according to age and experience on the appropriate clinical salary scale. Application may also be made for reasonable running costs.

There is no deadline for applications which should be made jointly by the candidate with his/her sponsor, outlining the proposed programme of research and the nature of the training to be provided.