PSC Support is pleased to announce its role as a Charity Partner for the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Doctoral Award (Cohort 4). This joint funding initiative offers early-career researchers a prestigious opportunity to advance clinical research into PSC.

What Is the NIHR Doctoral Award Partnership?

Partnership awards are funding opportunities offered jointly by the NIHR and charity partners like PSC Support. Successful applicants gain full membership to the NIHR Academy alongside benefits provided by PSC Support, including access to expert patient advisory panels and guidance on Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE).

Who Can Apply for Funding?

The award is open to health and social care professionals, researchers, and clinicians seeking to undertake a PhD or doctoral-level project in PSC. Applicants undergo the standard NIHR fellowship application process, where proposals aligning with PSC Support research priorities receive co-funding considerations.

What Are the Key Application Dates?

The application window for Cohort 4 opens on 05 November 2026 and closes on 13 January 2027. Researchers are advised to review the eligibility criteria on the NIHR website early to prepare their proposals.