Registered health and care professionals can apply for up-to 3 years of funding to complete a Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert), Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) or Masters (MSc) degree aligned with the Masters for Research Delivery Leadership.
The bursary covers course fees only and it will be paid directly to your university if your application is successful.
You can apply for a bursary once a year.
You can reapply for a bursary if your application for a previous academic year was rejected, providing you meet the eligibility criteria.
If you have already started the MRDL course, you cannot apply for NIHR bursary funding for the current academic year.
Apply for a bursary online between 25 March and midday on 1 July 2026: