Table 1.

Essential and desirable criteria for clinical trials scholarship posts

Essential criteria

  • Experience and participation in NIHR portfolio studies and the potential to obtain funding to support NIHR CRN portfolio research in the future.

  • Potential to generate substantial grant income.

Desirable criteria

  • At application, to hold or have submitted for a higher degree (PhD/MD/DPhil) in a relevant subject area or additional qualifications eg MSc or other postgraduate training.

  • Evidence of commitment to research.

  • Demonstrable commitment and career progression in the chosen specialty.

  • Knowledge of health and social care research, clinical trials, research leadership and NIHR portfolio research delivery.

  • Presentation of work at a national or international meeting.

  • Publications in peer-reviewed journals.

  • Demonstrate the potential to develop collaborations and to meet local and national research priorities.

  • CRN = Clinical Research Network; NIHR = National Institute for Health Research.