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Introduction 

Webinar: An Introduction to the ARC East of England Fellowship 

If you are interested in applying, we highly recommend attending one of the application webinars on the following dates.

Click Here to Register Tuesday 15 September 12-1pm

Click Here to Register Thursday 8 October 12-1pm
 

Written applications only (no interviews)

Please note that applicants will be assessed solely on the strength of their written application. Interviews are not part of the selection process. For this reason, we strongly encourage early and meaningful engagement with academic supervisors before submitting your application.

The role of academic supervisors in supporting application development 

Consultation with an academic supervisor is intended to be a collaborative and constructive process. Supervisors can provide valuable input to help refine your project idea and strengthen your written application. This ensures your project is well-developed, feasible, and ready to begin at the start of the Fellowship year.

For Impact Fellowship applicants

Applicants to the Impact Fellowship are also encouraged to connect with an Impact Advisor, who will work alongside the academic supervisor as part of your supervisory team. Engaging with both an academic supervisor and an Impact Advisor early in the process will help you develop a competitive and impactful proposal.

Finding the right academic supervisor or Impact Advisor

To help you get started, we offer: 

Directory of Potential Supervisors

If you already have a connection with an academic, you are welcome to invite them to act as your supervisor, even if they are not listed in our Supervisor Directory. Any experienced academic from Anglia Ruskin University, the University of Cambridge, the University of East Anglia, the University of Essex, or the University of Hertfordshire is eligible to act as a primary supervisor.

If you're unsure who to contact, we recommend reaching out to the NIHR ARC East of England Fellowship Programme Coordinator: arceoe.rcd@uea.ac.uk 

The Fellowship Programme Coordinator can provide guidance on identifying and approaching potential academic supervisors or Impact Advisors.

Please note: Support from the Fellowship Programme Coordinator will be available until 16 November 2026. After this date, applicants are welcome to contact supervisors directly.

Applying without a supervisor

You can still apply without a named supervisor or Impact Advisor. If your application is successful, we will help you identify a suitable supervisor before the programme start date.

Documents to complete

Download the files listed below:

Complete the application form

Complete the Research Inclusion Form

• Your CV (no template available)

How to submit the application form 

The completed application form and Research Inclusion Form must be emailed to the NIHR ARC EoE Fellowship Programme Coordinator, arceoe.rcd@uea.ac.uk, along with your CV, by 12:00 on 9 December 2026.

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All documents should be submitted in PDF or Word format, with your name included in all file names.

Support from the Fellowship Programme Coordinator

Applicants can contact the Fellowship Programme Coordinator (arceoe.rcd@uea.ac.uk) for help or advice on any part of the application process or to discuss project ideas. 

Please note the final dates for receiving support:

• Help connecting with a supervisor: Available until 16 November 2026 (no further support will be available after this date)
• Support with all other queries: We recommend contacting us by 16 November 2026