While waiting for a decision on my application for an NIHR Fellowship - Blog 2
This is a follow-up to the last blog describing my application process for the NIHR fellowship. As I await the outcome of my application, I am reminded of the intense activity that led to this point. My application was submitted in July, and I am eagerly anticipating the news of whether I have been shortlisted for an interview in November. A decision is expected by December. This is all in preparation for the potential start of the fellowship in May 2025. I am keen to do something productive during this time, partly because the topic interests me, and I see the need. However, I am limited in what I can do before I get funding. I do not want to waste this time, though. I want to be proactive and use this time to prepare myself—with the knowledge that if I am not successful, at least I have developed elements that can be used elsewhere. I realise there will also be several planning and communication elements I can start before May 2025. If I get an interview, I will do more of t...