NIHR ACFs
ACFs comprise 25% academic and 75% clinical training for up to three years (or 4 years for GPs and GDPs). LTFT ACFs can be extended up to a maximum of 5 years (up to a maximum of six years for GPs and GDPs), but this should not affect the split of academic and clinical time within the overall time spent in post.
The maximum duration of both full time and LTFT ACF posts stated above does not include any periods of statutory leave taken during the post.
NIHR CLs
CLs comprise 50% academic and 50% clinical training for up to four years FTE. Funding for LTFT CLs can be extended up to a maximum of 6 years, with a stipulation that the split of academic and clinical time should not be affected within the overall time spent in post.
Application process
Please refer to the less than full time policy which describes the application process.