HCP INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME 2026/27

We are excited to announce that applications are now open for the second cohort of the NIHR Health & Care Professional (HCP) Internship Programme 2026/2027 across the North West of England.

Are you a Nurse, Midwife, Allied Health Professional, Pharmacist, Healthcare Scientist, or working in Social Care or Social Work? Do you have the drive and ambition to become a future research leader?

If you’re curious about putting research into practice — or already dipping your toes in — this programme is for you.

In-person Application Workshop
28th May 2026

Read more and book your free place

Online Q&A Session 1
9th June 2026, 12–1pm (MS Teams)

Join via this link   (no need to book, just drop in)

Online Q&A Session 2
16th June 2026, 12–1pm (MS Teams)

Join via this link  (no need to book, just drop in)

Application Deadline 
5pm, 6th July 2026

For mor information, please check out the NIHR website – Health and Care Professional Internship Programme | NIHR