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Funding Sources

Clinician Researcher Credentials Framework Bursaries 

Bursary applications for the academic year 2024/25 have now closed.


We will update this page with further information when the bursaries for the academic year 2025/26 become available.


You can register for updates about the Clinician Researcher Credentials Framework by completing this form. 

Employing Organisations 

Continual Professional Development funding can often be sourced locally via employing organisations. Speak to your line manager in the first instance. 

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Profession-Specific Funding

Continual Professional Development funding can often be sourced via professional bodies. Contact your professional body for further information. 

Higher Education Institution-Specific Funding/Discounts

Each of the institutions delivering the qualifications offer specific funding and discounts that could help you, we have linked the information below. 

King's College London

Newcastle University

University of Exeter

University of Sheffield 

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Government Funding

A Postgraduate Loan can help with course fees and living costs while you study a postgraduate course. If you are a student from England, please visit the Gov.uk website for further information. 


Disabled Students’ Allowances are also available to cover the study-related costs students have because of a mental health problem, long term illness or any other disability. If you are a student from England, please visit the Gov.uk website for further information. 

Philanthropy, Charities and Trusts

Other organisations provide funding for university courses.  You can search for details of charitable trusts and other organisations who provide funding using the links below:

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Commercial Companies

Some commercial organisations provide funding for university courses. These include pharmaceutical companies, or other companies related to specialist areas of medicine. 

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