Lothian Clinical Academic Research Gateway Awards
Helping healthcare professionals progress their research career
Interested in a career in research?
Funded by NHS Lothian Charity, the awards are aimed at Nurses, Midwives, AHPs, Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians and Healthcare Scientists, employed by NHS Lothian.
The programme is the first of its kind in Scotland and supported by six universities. It aims to help embed research skills and knowledge across all healthcare professions in NHS Lothian.
The first cohort of recipients took up their awards in early 2023 and range from NMAHPPS just getting into research to those looking to develop their existing knowledge and skills.
The five different types of awards are:
Applications close 16th January 2026.
Please visit NHS Lothian’s website for more information or contact [email protected].
Interviews will take place on either 24th February or 4th March 2026 and successful candidates will be able to start their awards by April 2026.
Hear from those involved in cohort 1:
