ACL Programme

In Cambridge, academic opportunity is positively supported by Cambridge University Health Partners and Health Education East of England. The aim is to establish programmes in areas of world-class research training in combination with exceptional clinical training.

Protected research time is guaranteed by individually named clinical and academic programme leads and monitored closely by the Clinical Academic Training Office. Research time is arranged to suit the individual department and clinical lecture.

Research projects may be based locally or may involve visits to other national or international labs, where appropriate.

A Clinical Lectureship offers the opportunity to spend 50% protected time on academic research, and 50% is spent on clinical training, during which time clinical competencies must be met. A Clinical lectureship is funded for up to 4 years and trainees must hold a PhD when appointed.

Most trainees will obtain their CCT during their Clinical Lectureship. Clinical lectureships are part of the NIHR Integrated Academic Training Pathway. Each year, NIHR allocate a number of funded posts to Cambridge. In addition, individual departments can provide funding for Local Clinical lectureship posts.