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Thinking about a Master's-level degree? The NIHR Predoctoral Award could help you take the next step.
This scheme supports early-career researchers preparing for doctoral study and provides protected academic time and funding for Master’s-level training or a full Master’s degree.
The next cohort opens for applications on 1 December 2026 and closes 23rd February 2027.
If you're considering applying, start early conversations with your proposed supervisor and contracting organisation to give yourself time to prepare.
Learn more about the scheme 👉nihr.pulse.ly/mfspltnh7x
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Webinar led by @NIHRresearch Academy: Growing your Research Career
📅 Tuesday 10 November
🕰️ 12-1pm
Join this webinar to learn more about the NIHR mission, the NIHR Academy, & the range of career development awards + programmes available.
Registe here:
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Health and care research needs a wider range of voices, perspectives, and professional experiences to help improve care, inform policy, and drive innovation.
If you're considering applying for an NIHR career development award and would benefit from extra support to develop a strong application, the Pre-Application Support Fund could help.
The scheme can support you to prepare a competitive application and take the next step in your research journey.
Find out if you're eligible and start your application today.
👉nihr.ac.uk/funding/pre-appli…
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ALT If you're considering applying for an NIHR career development award and would benefit from extra support to develop a strong application, the Pre-Application Support Fund could help. The scheme can support you to prepare a competitive application and take the next step in your research journey. Apply now
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Know a health or care professional passionate about research? 👀
We have a fully funded PhD studentship at @MedicineUoN on ageing and resilience in later life.
🗓️ Closes 28 June 2026
Find out more and apply:
🔗 arc-em.nihr.ac.uk/news/new-p…
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Know a nurse, midwife, AHP, pharmacist, healthcare scientist, social worker or public health professional interested in research?
This funded PhD focused on ageing and resilience in later life could be just the opportunity 👇
#BePartOfResearch #PhDOpportunity
Exciting news! We have a fully funded PhD studentship available at @MedicineUoN, focused on ageing and resilience in later life.
📅 Closing date: 28 June 2026
💰 Tax-free stipend + fees covered
🕐 Full and part-time options available
Find out more:
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Applications for our 2026 Paper Writing Retreat are open!
Struggling to find the time, space & energy to work on that #mentalhealth and/or #addiction #research paper?
Apply to our fully-funded retreat with dedicated writing time, tasty food & networking!
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Today we're at @unilincoln promoting @beatdementia ! Come & see us in the Sarah Swift Building for some goodies (we're here until 1.30!) @LPFTNHS @NIHRresearch
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Do you need help speeding up your study set-up? ⏲️
Research sites can now access a range of standard and enhanced support via the NIHR Research Delivery Network to accelerate study set-up in under 150 days.
Watch our new video to find out more: youtu.be/iiplFPNYZhM

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SAVE THE DATE: Our virtual 2026 NCISH conference will take place on 14th May. We will present and discuss findings and recommendations from our new report and review 30 years of NCISH. Further details and booking information will be available soon on our website
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Bursary eligibility for the Masters for Research Delivery Leadership is now open! 🎉
The part-time masters-level qualifications offer:
💻 Online learning modules
🔬 A research practice experience module
🩺 Guidance from experienced mentors
Bursary application deadline: Wednesday 1 July 2026. You must have an offer from one of the participating universities before applying for a bursary.
Find out more: nihr.ac.uk/masters-research-…
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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 ⬇️
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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/ARCLunchandLearn
Stay tuned every Thursday for a new video!
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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-developmen…
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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…
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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/…
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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-res…
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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:
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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/predoctor…
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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/improving…
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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-suppo…























