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The NIHR Undergraduate Internship Programme (UIP) is a scheme designed to engage and attract students from underrepresented professions in the early stages of their academic studies to consider a career in health and social care research. 

Up to three early/mid-career researchers (the lead applicant and, if applicable, co-applicant(s)) will have the opportunity to apply to host up to a maximum of 3 NIHR interns who will gain hands-on experience through a fully funded and flexible placement in the area or discipline they are interested in pursuing. In Round 2, the NIHR will continue to prioritise funding internships within the following disciplines or professions of strategic importance: 

• Health Care Professionals
  • Nurses
  • Midwives
  • Allied Health Professionals (AHPs)
  • Healthcare Scientists
  • Pharmacists
• Social Care
• Research Methodology
• Public Health
• Data Science

For more information see the NIHR website. Applications close on 7 November 2024 at 1:00 pm.