The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Applied Research Collaboration Kent, Surrey and Sussex (ARC KSS) is pleased to announce its next round of Individual Development Awards (IDAs), to help support individuals to build their research careers across the region.
All Awards need to closely align with one or more of the ARC KSS research themes and will be allocated to applicants that can demonstrate a clear path in their career development, as well as evidence of how this award will help them towards their research goals.
In return, ARC KSS will provide a bespoke programme of support to successful applicants, including academic and/ or a health or social care professional mentor.
The two IDA opportunities are:
- Springboard Awards: We are offering £5,000 over six months to provide dedicated time for research development activities for individuals employed by a Higher Education Institution (HEI), health or social care organisation, including: social work, private or charity and public health.
Closing date: Friday 30August 2024 at 5pm.
Springboard Awards information
Springboard Award guidance notes
Application form
- Investment in Future Leaders Awards (Round 4): This award aims to support individuals to develop research leadership skills through conducting a small scale applied health or social care project.
Awards are for up to £20,000 each, for a maximum of 12 months. ARC KSS will fund a maximum of £15,000 with £5,000 co-funding from organisations involved in your project.
Closing date: Friday 30 August 2024 at 5pm.
Future Leaders information
Future Leaders guidance notes
Application form
An Individual Development Awards Q & A webinar was held on 24 June 2024, you can view a recording here.
If you have any questions about the awards, please email
