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Launch your clinical academic career in one of the UK’s leading integrated academic training environments
We are delighted that you are considering applying for the Norwich Academic Specialist Foundation Programme (Academic SFP)—a prestigious and well-established pathway that has been fostering clinical academic talent since 2007. As a former Academic SFP post-holder, I know firsthand how this programme can serve as a springboard to successful careers in academic medicine.
Embedded within the dynamic Norwich Research Park (NRP), the programme offers hands-on research experience, skills development, and mentorship within a thriving academic community.
Here in Norwich, we are passionate about helping you develop your scientific acumen and skills, ultimately resulting in outputs such as peer-reviewed publications and national or international conference presentations. Our goal is to prepare you for the next stage of your career, and we would be delighted to see you progress on the integrated clinical academic pathway via an Academic Clinical Fellowship with us.
Dr Max Yates Academic SFP Director
Clinical Associate Professor and Honorary Consultant Rheumatologist
Overview
Launched in 2007, the Norwich Academic SFP is a prestigious two-year entry point into the Integrated Academic Training pathway (IAT). It offers Foundation Year 2 doctors structured support to gain hands-on research experience, mentorship, and professional skills development at Norwich Medical School and across Norwich Research Park.
Why Apply to Norwich?
Close collaboration between UEA, Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital (NNUH), and local research partners assures access to the best research mentors and infrastructure.
Part of Health Education East of England’s East Anglian Foundation School, the Norwich Academic SFP has trained over 225 doctors since 2007.
Strong partnership between UEA and NNUH ensures excellent clinical and academic support.
Trainees are based within Norwich Medical School, other UEA faculties, or Norwich Research Park institutes, offering unparalleled access to internationally recognised researchers and clinicians.
More than 100 postgraduate research students are registered currently within health-related research degrees
Prospective applicants are encouraged to explore the Norwich Research Directory to identify potential supervisors and project themes.
Ready to launch your clinical academic career?
Applications open annually for 12 posts starting each August. We recommend early exploration of potential supervisors and project areas. For further details and application procedures, please visit the UK Foundation Programme and East of England Foundation School websites.