Grant opportunity
NHS Innovation Accelerator Fellowship 2027
A fellowship helping proven healthcare innovators scale validated solutions for wider patient benefit across the NHS.
- Funder
- NHS Innovation Accelerator
- Applications close 27 September 2026 at 23:59 UK time
- Applications close 27 September 2026 at 23:59 UK time: Sep 27, 2026
- Award
- National acceleration, mentoring, networks and implementation support; no cash award stated
- Applicant
- Innovators, clinicians and healthcare professionals with a validated solution already deployed in a healthcare setting and evidence of measurable patient benefit and real-world impact.
- Discipline
- Health Innovation and Implementation
- Region
- United Kingdom
- Posted
- Aug 26, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The NIA Fellowship supports individuals whose innovations have demonstrated healthcare results and are ready for broader NHS adoption and impact.
Who can apply
Applicants should first complete the readiness check and show validated impact, patient benefit and a commitment to collaborative learning and knowledge sharing.
What it supports
- Healthcare innovation scaling
- Patient benefit
- NHS adoption and implementation
Funding and duration
- Fellowship development, mentoring and national network support
Applications close 27 September 2026 at 23:59 UK time
Applications close 27 September 2026 at 23:59 UK time: Sep 27, 2026
How to apply
Complete the online readiness check and, if invited, the full application through the official NIA portal.
Call details
Source-based overview
Applications are screened in late 2026, shortlisted applicants interview in January 2027 and selected fellows begin onboarding and programme activity in March.
Eligibility
Applicants should first complete the readiness check and show validated impact, patient benefit and a commitment to collaborative learning and knowledge sharing.
Funding and benefits
Fellowship development, mentoring and national network support
Themes and supported activities
Healthcare innovation scaling
Patient benefit
NHS adoption and implementation
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 27 September 2026 at 23:59 UK time: Applications close 27 September 2026 at 23:59 UK time: Sep 27, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Complete the online readiness check and, if invited, the full application through the official NIA portal.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.