Applications open for ARUK Doctoral Clinical Fellowship and UKDTN Clinical Trial Placement Pilot
Clinicians interested in building a career in dementia clinical research are invited to apply for the Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) Doctoral Clinical Fellowship, with applications closing on 15 October 2026.
As part of the Fellowship, applicants can opt into the Clinical Trial Placement Pilot Programme, delivered in partnership with the UK Dementia Trials Network (UKDTN).
The pilot provides an opportunity for aspiring clinical academics to gain practical, hands-on experience across the dementia clinical trial pathway. Depending on the placement, fellows may gain exposure to:
- Trial design and protocol development
- Regulatory and ethics submissions
- Participant recruitment and informed consent
- Trial management and delivery
- Data management and outcome measurement
- Working within multidisciplinary clinical trial teams
With flexible placement models and up to £15,000 in funding available per placement, the programme is designed to help clinicians develop practical clinical trial skills and build the experience needed to become future leaders in dementia research.
Who is it for?
The opportunity is aimed at clinicians interested in combining clinical practice and research, and who want to develop their expertise in dementia clinical trials as part of their academic career.
If you, or a colleague, are considering a career in dementia research and clinical trials, this is an opportunity to gain valuable experience while developing the skills and networks needed to contribute to the future of dementia research.
Application deadline: 15 October 2026
Find out more and apply: Alzheimer’s Research UK Doctoral Clinical Fellowship