The NIHR Three Schools’ Dementia Research Programme Post-Doctoral Fellowship Scheme is now open for applications. Through this funding, early Post-Doctoral Researchers can develop independent careers in dementia research. Deadline for applications: 5pm Friday 1st May 2026.
Key Information
- The NIHR Schools for Primary Care Research (SPCR), Public Health Research (SPHR), and Social Care Research (SSCR) – collectively known as the ‘Three Schools’ – have forged a unique collaboration among leading academic centres in England. This collaboration is dedicated to three distinct Programmes funded by the NIHR, one of which is the Dementia Research Programme hosted by SSCR.
- The NIHR Three Schools’ Dementia Research Programme is awarding Fellowships to support early Post-Doctoral Researchers committed to developing independent careers in dementia research. These Fellowships will enable applicants to establish collaborations across NIHR Schools, undertake independent research, publish findings, develop new methodological skills, and prepare for future funding opportunities.
- Applicants should hold a PhD in public health, primary care, social care or related subject awarded no more than 3 years prior or have submitted their PhD thesis for examination and confirmed their viva date.
- Awards will be available for up to 24 months full-time and up to £160k will be available. These awards can fund salary including overheads, plus research consumables, conference travel and training in research skills and methods.
Award Guidance
It is very important to read the guidance in full before beginning your application. Completed application documents (application form, costing template, CV, and cover letter) should be submitted to sscr-dementia@york.ac.uk by 5pm Friday 1st May 2026 to be considered.
Download this guidance as a .pdf
Register Interest
Register your interest in applying for the NIHR Three Schools’ Dementia Research Programme Post-Doctoral Fellowship Scheme and let us know if you’d like to receive important updates and reminders during the application process.
Visit funding web page
(https://sscr.nihr.ac.uk/dementia-programme/postdoctoral-fellowship-scheme)
