Person specification and entry criteria for National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Academic Clinical Fellowship (ACF) 2025 recruitment.
Please note applicants with relevant higher degrees are eligible for this scheme.
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“When evaluated” is indicative but may be carried out at any time throughout the selection process.
Eligibility
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of general professional competencies
- Completion of Foundation Training (or equivalent) by time of appointment, as appropriate.
Desirable
- Evidence of commitment to specialty.
- Intercalated honours for BSc and/or additional qualifications e.g. MSc etc.
- Distinction or honours during Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) programme.
- Completion of academic programme or equivalent.
When is this evaluated?
Knowledge and achievements
Essential
- Demonstration of acquisition of the level of knowledge and skills necessary for the completion of general professional training with an emphasis on academic competencies.
- Demonstration of understanding of, and commitment to, an academic career.
Desirable
- Demonstration of good general knowledge/broad interest in science and academic dentistry.
- Prizes or distinctions.
- Presentation of work at a national or international meeting.
- Publications in peer reviewed journals.
- Intercalated degree or MSc in relevant subject area
- Research experience.
- Demonstration of knowledge of the clinical academic career pathway.
When is this evaluated?
- Application form
- Selection centre
Educational and personal aspects
Essential
- Demonstration of understanding and commitment to academic career.
Desirable
- Demonstration of educational reasons for applying for this Academic Clinical Fellowship Programme.
- Demonstration of personal reasons for applying for this Academic Clinical Fellowship Programme.
When is this evaluated?
- Application form
- Selection centre
Communication skills
Essential
- As for standard person specification criteria.
Desirable
- Evidence of team working skills.
- Evidence of leadership potential.
- Evidence through scientific publications and presentations.
When is this evaluated?
- Application form
- Selection centre
Page last reviewed: 13 September 2024
