The Associate Principal Investigator Scheme aims to develop doctors, nurses and other health professionals to become the Principal Investigators (PIs) of the future. The scheme is a six month in work training opportunity, providing practical experience for healthcare professionals starting their research career. It is open to allied health professionals (AHPs) and is supported by CAHPR and many other professional bodies. More information can be found using the links below:
FAQs: https://www.nihr.ac.uk/documents/associate-pi-scheme-faqs/11698
Aprenticeships with leadership development programmes are available in a range of occupational areas, these are updated regularly. More information can be found using the link below. Once online it is possible to select areas of interest and how to apply. https://www.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/programmes/apprenticeships/apprenticeships-on-offer/
Placement opportunities for graduates https://nhswalesleadershipportal.heiw.wales/nhs-grad-programme-about-the-programme
Useful material for setting up a placement can be found on the Council of Deans for Health (CoDH) website.
Placement development: CoDH have produced a report giving guidance about research placements for pre-registration students. The report gives information about setting up research placements in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). https://www.councilofdeans.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/010621-research-placement-report-FINAL-updated-220621.pdf
