This site is optimised for modern browsers. For the best experience, please use Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Microsoft Edge.

Supporting Your Path In Research in the South West

Have you considered getting involved in research as part of your career development? If not there are some great reasons to consider taking your first step. If you already involved in research there are resources available to help you take the next step in your research journey.

The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) is the nation's largest funder of health and care research and provide the people, facilities and technology that enables research to thrive. The NIHR wants to attract, develop and retain the best health and social care professionals to lead and support the delivery of important research. There are currently over 10,000 front-line research delivery staff working throughout the NHS who are funded or part-funded by the NIHR.

Four easy ways to start your research career

Are you looking to take the first steps on your research journey?

We've put together four easy ways to get you started, each taking under 30 minutes of your time.  

https://www.nihr.ac.uk/explore-nihr/campaigns/yourpathinresearch/four-easy-ways.htm

Enhance your research career

Do you want to take the next step in your research career? 

We've collected a group of inspiring stories about how the NIHR has helped health and care professionals reach their goals, and how we can help you to reach yours.  

https://www.nihr.ac.uk/explore-nihr/campaigns/yourpathinresearch/enhance-your-research-career.htm

Over the next month the hashtag #YourPathInResearch will be used to share stories from health care professionals in a range of roles. The aim is to showcase the diversity of roles involved in delivering research.

More information can be found here: https://www.nihr.ac.uk/explore-nihr/campaigns/yourpathinresearch/