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❤️Dementia care Research is looking into ways of helping people with dementia to stay independent and live at home for as long as possible. Want to find out more and get involved? Read the full story and sign up today ⬇️ news.joindementiaresearch.nihr.ac.uk/11-years-of-de…

Build your research skills with our #ARCLunchandLearn series. Over 20 short practical videos: 🔬 Methodological skills ✍️ Academic skills 🚀 Implementation and impact 📢 Dissemination sciences Watch here: 🔗tinyurl.com/ARCLunchandLea… Stay tuned every Thursday for a new video!

Are you an early-career researcher working in health and care, local authority, primary care or as a methodologist? The NIHR Predoctoral Award can support your masters-level training and give you protected time to prepare a competitive PhD application. The award funds: ⭐your full salary, including employee's NI contribution ⭐time to develop your PhD application ⭐master’s fees or £5000 tailored masters-level training ⭐£1000 funding for working with people and communities ⭐£1000 for supervision and conference support each Learn more about the scheme 👉 nihr.ac.uk/career-develop… #PredoctoralAward #ResearchCareers #HealthResearch #SocialCareResearch #PublicHealth

After being diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia at 59, John signed up to Join Dementia Research and took part in several studies. 🧠 By taking part in research, he will help others affected by dementia in the future. Sign up today ⬇️joindementiaresearch.nihr.ac.uk/content/whysig…

The last 12 months saw many amazing breakthroughs, thanks to research we supported. From drones delivering defibrillators to ‘at-home spit tests’ for prostate cancer, research has helped evolve the way health conditions are diagnosed and treated. This research is only possible because of the people who volunteer to take part. Read about 5 of the biggest research findings of 2025 at bepartofresearch.nihr.ac.uk/news-and-featu…

2026 starts with big news! 🎉 Our first news and research newsletter of the year is out: Alzheimer’s testing, whooping cough research, why inclusion matters, NIHR20 & leadership opportunities all in one place 👇 🔗 mailchi.mp/nihr/news-and-…

Are you an NMAHP (Nurse, Midwife, Allied Health Professional, Health Scientist, Pharmacist/Psychologist) considering a career in mental health research? 🚨 Our upcoming research showcase explores how to begin a career in research🚀 Register here: buff.ly/RVEZ0uv

You can now apply for our Predoctoral Award to help you advance your health and social care research career at master's level. This fully funded programme is also designed to support your training and development for a PhD application. The NIHR Predoctoral Award is open to: ➡️health and care professionals ➡️individuals based in local authority settings ➡️individuals based in primary care ➡️methodologists Visit our website for eligibility and application details nihr.ac.uk/funding/predoc…

Want to learn more about our #ResearchFunding opportunity - 'Improving access to, experience of, and outcomes from physical health services in prisons'? Join us for a webinar taking place on Tuesday 20 January, 2pm to 3.30pm. Find out more and register now: nihr.ac.uk/funding/improv…

We want to generate high-quality research evidence to develop and evaluate workforce interventions and solutions. If you could lead research in this area, find out more and apply for our themed funding around shaping and supporting the health, public health and social care workforce of the future: nihr.ac.uk/shaping-and-su…

Learn how to enhance team performance at our webinar on 10 February 💻 The session will help you: ✅ Assess where your team is ✅ Reflect on what your best looks like ✅ Discover strategies for managing conflict You will also explore how to embed true inclusion and discover how to build psychological safety. Find out more and register: zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Upcoming NIHR RSS session: Participatory Research - The Ethics of Community Outreach and Meaningful Involvement . 📅 Thurs 15 Jan 🕛 12.00 - 13.30 Register here: forms.office.com/pages/response… #research #ethics #community #outreach

Do you want to take part in health and care research? Through Be Part of Research, you can find and take part in research into nearly every major health condition - as well as social care research. Sign up today to get matched to studies that suit you: bepartofresearch.nihr.ac.uk/join #BePartOfResearch

The winter edition of our Be Part of Research newsletter is out now 📰 This edition focuses on mental health and how research can improve lives for millions of people living with mental health conditions. Also in this newsletter: 🎓 The story of Lucy, who took part in a study to help other young people with cancer soon after her graduation 📝 Opportunities to take part in research studies, including a vaccine trial and survey on loneliness 🗞️ The latest research headlines Read it here: mailchi.mp/nihr/bpor-wint… @NHSResearchScot @ResearchWales @HSC_NI

We're looking to fund research into improving access to, experience of, and outcomes from physical health services in prisons. If you're interested in this research funding opportunity, the recent CMO report, 'The health of people in prison, on probation and in the secure NHS estate in England', whilst independent from this funding opportunity, may provide useful context. Find out more and apply: nihr.ac.uk/funding/improv…

Looking to strengthen leadership across your organisation? NIHR offers a wide range of leadership and management webinars and e-learning modules, open to anyone working in, or supporting, health and care research in the UK. These resources are a great way to help your colleagues grow their confidence, develop new skills, and grow as research leaders. Be an ambassador and share these opportunities with your networks and help strengthen leadership across the sector. Find out more on our NIHR Ambassador website: nihr.ac.uk/career-develop… Webinars and e-learning modules: nihr.ac.uk/career-develop…

Our December newsletter is out now 🎄 Catch up on the latest work tackling health inequalities, supporting research careers, and sharing resources for more inclusive research across the region. Read here 👉 tinyurl.com/tcmwpyy8 Sign up for updates 📧 tinyurl.com/ARCEMnewsletter

Learn how to network with purpose, confidence and authenticity with our new 40-minute e-learning course. It will help you to: ➡️ evaluate your networks using a four-step strategic framework ➡️ identify opportunities to diversify and grow your network ➡️ discover a toolkit to support you in building a wider network Find out more on NIHR Learn ⬇️learn.nihr.ac.uk/course/view.ph…:

NIHR Inaugural Associate PI Scheme Alumni online event - open to all Health and Care professionals looking to advance your career, explore new research opportunities, or connect with like-minded colleagues. Find out more and to register for the event: eventbrite.com/e/forging-your…