Person specification and entry criteria for National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Academic Clinical Fellowship (ACF) 2025 recruitment.

Applicants with MB/PhDs or other relevant higher degrees are eligible for the scheme.

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Eligibility

Essential

  • Evidence of achievement of medical Foundation competences.

Desirable

  • Evidence of commitment to the specialty.

  • Intercalated honours for BSc and/or additional qualifications e.g. MSc etc.

  • Distinction or honours during MBBS programme.

  • Completion of Academic Foundation Programme or equivalent.

When is this evaluated?i

  • Application form

 

i ‘When evaluated’ is indicative, but may be carried out at any time throughout the selection process.

Knowledge and achievements

Essential

  • Demonstration of acquisition of the level of knowledge and skills necessary for the completion of F2.

  • Demonstration of, understanding of, and commitment to, an academic career.

Desirable

  • Demonstration of good general knowledge / broad interest in science and academic medicine.
  • Prizes or distinctions.
  • Presentation of work at a national or international meeting.
  • Publications in peer reviewed journals.
  • Additional degree or MSc in relevant subject area.
  • Research experience.
  • Demonstration of knowledge of the clinical academic career pathway.

When is this evaluated?

  • Application form
  • Selection centre
Education and personal aspects

Essential

  • Demonstration of understanding and commitment to academic career.

  • Support of an academic referee for this application.

Desirable

  • Demonstration of educational reasons for applying for this Academic Clinical Fellowship programme.

  • Demonstration of personal reasons for applying for this Academic Clinical Fellowship programme.

When is this evaluated?

  • Application form
  • Selection centre
Communication skills

Essential

  • As for standard person specification criteria.

Desirable

  • Evidence of team working skills.
  • Evidence of leadership potential.
  • Evidence through scientific publications and presentations.

When is this evaluated?

  • Application form
  • Selection centre