Our Research Fellowship is for people who are keen to understand the research environment, and to develop skills in research methodology. The focus of this fellowship is on local applied research and evaluation projects (including audits), while building local capacity for evidence-informed practice.
We welcome any projects aligning to the research priorities. However, we currently have a particular interest in projects falling under the following work streams:
Measuring Health and Care: We welcome applicants with an interest in analytics and/or health economics including those working in NHS or local government settings. We are particularly interested in applications which focus on population health, including population health management, and health inequalities. This priority area aligns to the ARC East of England Measurement in Health and Social Care.
- Social Care: We are keen to receive applications from people based in social care settings, such as local authorities, services providing social care, charities and other healthcare settings not directly linked to the NHS. Currently, we are particularly interested in research involving Children’s Social Care; People living with dementia; any Under-served communities within social care. Any other social care research topics will also be considered.
The Research Fellowship is supervised by a senior academic from the University of East Anglia, University of Essex, University of Hertfordshire, University of Cambridge, Anglia Ruskin University, or Health Innovation East. The programme begins with tailored weekly teaching sessions from April to May, helping fellows build understanding in research, evidence, methodology, statistics, and change management. Fellows present their project proposals for feedback in June. While carrying out their projects, fellows participate in Action Learning Sets held throughout the year, offering peer support and collaborative learning under the guidance of an experienced facilitator. Additional workshops guide fellows in planning their clinical academic careers, culminating in a final showcase in March of the following year, where they present their outputs.