Training for researchers

We post information on this website about training and awards for researchers.

Short Placement Award for Research Collaboration (SPARC)

A Short Placement Award for Research Collaboration (SPARC) provides an opportunity to design and undertake a short placement in a different part of the NIHR.

You can apply for up to £15,000 to undertake a bespoke short placement designed to optimise and enhance your research training experience, CV and academic career.

For more information see the SPARC page on the NIHR website.