The 2022/23 round of the IPPRF award has closed for applications.  The 23/24 round is likely to open in Nov/Dec 2023.

Subject to ongoing funding, recruitment to our IPPRF awards runs on an annual cycle, usually opening in November/December each year, with a view to successful candidates taking up the fellowships from September of the following year.

The IPPRF award application process comprises 2 stages.  Before submitting anything interested applicants should first approach the relevant department in the Faculty of Medicine to discuss their research interest and establish whether the department is able to support their application. Departments will fund ~50% of the fellowship cost, with the other half coming from the BRC.

Stage 1:  Applicants must gain support from the proposed ‘host’ Department in the Faculty of Medicine using the IPPRF Application form before finalising and submitting their applications to the Job Applicants section of the Imperial College London website

Stage 1: Departmental Deadline: TBA

*Applicants to contact FoM Depts to identify potential projects, get confirmation of support and InfoEd costings for including in IPPRF application form (before submitting formal ‘job’ application).  This is the absolute latest date that applicants can approach departments, they are advised to do so as early as possible to give enough time for department approval.  See ‘Further information’ for guidance and Award application form template.

Stage 2:   Applicants must submit the signed/approved IPPRF application form, and upload their CV and completed Job Application via the Job Applicants section of the Imperial College London website

Stage 2: Application Deadline: TBA

* Applicants to submit finalised application documentation online via Imperial College London Job Applicant section to include:

1. Job Application form. Applicants should apply online.
2. CV (maximum 5 pages)
   
   
3. Completed and FoM Department approved IPPRF Application form (including Worktribe costings)

Job Description, Award Guidance notes and the Award Application Form  are provided below for information.

Eligibility: As a guide, please refer to the IPPRF Job Description for eligibility criteria:  IPPRF Job Description Dec 22

Research:  Please refer to the IPPRF award guidelines and IPPRF award application form for instructions on preparing and seeking approval for your proposed research. 

Finalised Application forms, Award Forms and CVs must be submitted via the Imperial College Jobs portal.

For queries about the Fellowship please contact: cato@imperial.ac.uk

Departmental support

Applicants must gain support from the proposed ‘host’ Department in the Imperial College London Faculty of Medicine using the IPPRF Application form before finalising and submitting their applications. They should contact the relevant Departmental Research Manager and Head of Department to discuss their application as early as possible.