Yorkshire & Humber Community of Research Practice Internship

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Ever thought about becoming involved with clinical research, but you are not sure if it is for you or how to start?

Look no further: the NIHR-funded Yorkshire and Humber Community of Research Practice registered healthcare professionals internship could be for you.

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This opportunity is open to all registered healthcare professionals working in the Yorkshire and Humber region, who want to increase their research knowledge and skills.

This includes:

  • Nurses
  • Midwives
  • Allied health professionals
  • Pharmacists
  • Healthcare scientists

The funded opportunity will provide protected time from your current role to undertake a research internship.

Timeline: Cohort 1 2025/26

15 September 2025

Internship applications call opens

31 October 2025

Application call closes

24 November 2025

Invitations to interviews issued by

3 December 2025
5 December 2025
11 December 2025
12 December 2025

Interview via Microsoft Teams

31 December 2025

Interview outcomes announced by

1 February 2026
1 March 2026
1 April 2026

Fellowship commencement dates

Application process

If you are interested in applying to the internship scheme, information on the application process, application forms, narrative CV, eligibility and additional materials for making an application can be accessed below.

Guidance Notes
Application Form
Narrative CV

Please send completed application forms AND narrative CV to yhinternships@nihr.ac.uk
The deadline for applications is 5pm, 31st October 2025.

Informational webinars

To learn more about the internship we will host two online webinar sessions through Microsoft Teams to provide further information and the opportunity to ask questions about the process. See below for details and how to join the sessions.

Contact

Please contact yhinternships@nihr.ac.uk with any questions.

The Yorkshire and Humber Community of research practice internship programme is funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). The internship grant is hosted and managed by Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Grant reference NIHR306680