About the opportunity
The ARC East of England Research and Impact Fellowships support pre-doctoral health and care staff to develop research skills and address local needs through the evidence-based practice. The program offers two distinct pathways: a Research Fellowship focusing on local applied research, evaluation, and audits to build local capacity for evidence-informed practice, and an Impact Fellowship focusing on implementing and disseminating evidence-based improvements in health and care settings to achieve real-world impact. Projects are encouraged to align with the 10 Year Health Plan for England, specifically shifting from hospital to community, analogue to digital, and sickness to prevention.
Who can apply?
- Health and care staff working across the health, care, and voluntary sectors in the East of England.
- Pre-doctoral health and care staff.
When to apply
- Applications for 2027 are open.
- Deadline: 9 December 2026 at 12:00pm.
- Start date: April 2027.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Pre-doctoral health and care staff working across health, care, and voluntary sectors
- Professionals in the East of England interested in applied research or impact implementation pathways
- Practitioners aiming to align projects with the 10 Year Health Plan for England
What should you think carefully about?
- Applicants must be working in the East of England.
- The funding level and specific financial support details are not specified.
- Participants must be prepared to commit to the April 2027 start date.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This fellowship fits local health and care professionals looking to develop research and implementation skills to address community needs and achieve real-world impact in healthcare settings.
Our take
Pre-doctoral staff in the East of England focused on evidence-based practice and healthcare improvement should seriously consider applying, while applicants outside this region should look elsewhere.
Ready to apply?
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