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Career development in public health research

If you want to develop your career in public health research, find out about programmes you can apply for and courses you can take.

School for Public Health Research training

Find out about training on the School for Public Health Research website.

Research training awards

The NIHR Academy offers a range of research training programmes for public health professionals who want to develop a research career. Most programmes are available from Masters level to post-doctoral.

Work for a council? 

Get funding for research training while you work: Local Authority Academic Fellowship Programme and Associated Opportunities.

Research careers

Are you interested in a research career, but not sure where to start? See our Starting your research career page for advice.

Need help?

Please email publichealthhub@nihr.ac.uk if you haven't found what you are looking or have a question.