Addiction Healthcare Goals Fellowships

Addiction Healthcare Goals Fellowships

Society for the Study of Addiction – New funding opportunity from the Society for the Study of Addiction and UK Government’s Office for Life Sciences

Qualification Type: Academic and clinical fellowships

Location: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, or Wales

Funding amount: Salary, plus research and training costs

Hours: Full time (three years) or part time

Apply by: 30 July 2026

Applications are now open for fellowships through the Addiction Healthcare Goals flagship research leadership programme.

This programme – funded by the UK Government’s Office for Life Sciences and delivered by the Society for the Study of Addiction (SSA) – aims to drive innovative responses to addiction to illicit drugs and alcohol.

There are two routes to doing a fellowship through the flagship research leadership programme: the traditional academic route, involving research within a university; and the clinical route, involving research combined with ongoing professional practice. Clinical fellowships would be suited to people who work in registered professions, such as nurses, midwives, pharmacists, doctors, and dentists.

Academic fellowships include:

• a salary (typically in the range of £35,000 to £50,000), as well as National Insurance contributions, pension, and other employment-related costs
• up to £30,000 for research and training costs across the course of the fellowship

Clinical fellowships include:

• full salary costs
• ongoing clinical work for up to 20% of your fellowship
• up to £30,000 for research and training costs across the course of the fellowship

Why choose the SSA as a funder?

The SSA leads a vibrant community of people who are committed to advancing the scientific understanding of addiction, and the use of this knowledge in policy and practice. Its staff and trustees are dedicated to offering the best learning experience and take an active interest in the wellbeing and future of fellows. Successful applicants will be given regular opportunities to advance their leadership and science communication skills – ensuring that they are on a pathway to becoming a leader in addiction science.

Apply now via the 'Apply' button above.