Day 🔟 of our countdown to Christmas: 🎁 A national network of research experts that provide free advice and support to help develop health, public health and social care research applications! 🎄From everyone at the NIHR Research Support Service we wish you a happy holiday season! ✨️

Day 9️⃣ of our countdown to Christmas, join us as we share gifts of research support: 🎁 Top tips for best practice in research methodology via the NIHR RSS Research Methods Academy Seminar Series 📽 Watch recordings of the first five seminar sessions: youtube.com/@nihr_rss?si...

Day 8️⃣ of our countdown to Christmas, join us as we share gifts of research support:   🎁 Top tips and resources on developing an NIHR Fellowship application   Check out NIHR RSS webinars with top tips to help you develop your fellowship application: www.linkedin.com/posts/nihr-r...

📣 Calling early career nurses and midwives! NIHR RfPB programme is inviting outline applications for the latest under-represented disciplines call. Apply for up to £500k funding over 3 years for research to improve NHS and social care practice. Find out more 👇 www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/rfpb...

Day 7️⃣ of our countdown to Christmas, join us as we share gifts of research support: 🎁 Increased social care research expertise via the NIHR RSS expansion of #socialcare research support. For top tips on developing a funding application, contact 👇 www.nihr.ac.uk/support-and-...

Did you know that you can explore the NIHR portfolio of funded projects all the way back to April 2011? Dive into our Open Data website and let your curiosity lead the way! nihr.opendatasoft.com/pages/homepa... #nihr #fundedprojects

Day 6️⃣ of our countdown to Christmas, join us as we share gifts of research support: 🎁 3 top tips to navigate ethical considerations for public health research: www.linkedin.com/posts/nihr-r... More RSS top tips and comprehensive guidance here:  www.nihr-rss-public-health-soton.org/resources/et...

📢JLA PSPs want to hear from you! Anyone with relevant experience can share what they believe should be priorities for future research. Whether you are a patient, carer or health and care professional your views are welcome. ➡️Complete an open survey to have your say: buff.ly/utn2zgF

Day 5️⃣ of our countdown to Christmas, join us as we share gifts of research support: 🎁 3 top tips for considering Implementation Science in your research proposal: www.linkedin.com/posts/nihr-r... 📽️ Watch the NIHR RSS webinar on the "Introduction to Implementation Research: youtu.be/RGlv2CzaX7Y?...

#ARCadvent day 9️⃣: Evaluating the value for money of implementation strategies to translate research into practice is a challenge To help, @arc-west.bsky.social published a unified, standardised framework for assessing the economic impact of healthcare implementation arc-w.nihr.ac.uk/news/from-re...

Day 4️⃣ of our countdown to Christmas, join us as we share gifts of research support: 🎁 Top tips on preparing your research application from RSS sustainability experts at the #nihr 'Decarbonising the health and social care system' funding launch: youtu.be/sKv7itKDM94?... #researchsupport

The 2026 Commercial Ideas Café sessions are here! Test your concepts, gain practical feedback & build meaningful public involvement from the very start. 📅 Check out the new 2026 dates and book your place now via our website: https://hrc-sustainable.nihr.ac.uk/ppie-ideas-cafe/

Day 3️⃣ of our countdown to Christmas, join us as we share gifts of research support: Learn more about good practice for involving the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector in research by watching our animation: 🎁 youtu.be/xjCc1rw4fwQ?...

The tenth webinar in the #nihr 'PPI in Action' webinar series: SCIENCE - Powered by Parents is on the 14 Jan 26 12:30 - 13:30 For further details & to register: zoom.us/webinar/regi... Explore the ‘NIHR PPI in Action’ series 👇https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIa1oelW_zJ9Ks13XY8vxfqH-8EK2l0nZ

Day 2️⃣ of our countdown to Christmas, join us as we share gifts of research support:   🎁 3 top tips to embed research inclusion throughout research 👇 www.linkedin.com/posts/nihr-r... #researchsupport #researchinclusion #EDI

✨️ Join us as we countdown 10 days to Christmas, sharing gifts of research support & top tips from NIHR RSS experts 🎁 Day 1️⃣ Find out ‘What makes a great PPI Lead’ with our online booklet, co-developed with our public members: bit.ly/ppilead #10days #researchsupport #PPI #publicinvolvement

#ARCadvent day 1️⃣: The healing power of creative arts This year, our national #ARCseminar webinar series explored how creative arts can improve both the wellbeing and involvement in research of different communities ▶️ Read more & watch the recordings: arc-w.nihr.ac.uk/news/the-hea...

Upcoming NIHR RSS online session: Qualitative health research involving children - ethical and methodological considerations 🗓12 Jan 26 🕥 10.30 – 11.30 Register to attend: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

NIHR RSS online funding workshop for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). The workshop will include expert advice from the funders, previous successful applicants, funding panel members and RSS and HRC advisers. To register and for more info: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #nihr #industry

The NIHR School for Social Care Research (SSCR) has launched a new Practice Evaluation funding Scheme, designed to give adult social care practitioners the opportunity to lead pioneering evaluation and research projects. Deadline to apply: 13 Feb 26 Find out more 👇 sscr.nihr.ac.uk/practice-eva...

❄️🗓️🎀 Count down to the holidays with our popular #ARCadvent calendar from all ARCs across the country! ☃️🎁👉 Follow #ARCadvent from 1-25 December for daily posts unboxing the most clicked-on ARC stories of the year 📧 Join our national newsletter tinyurl.com/ARCsnewsletter

NIHR Programme Development Grants (PDG) Funding now open for targeted preparatory work to develop competitive NIHR Programme Grants for Applied Research (PGfAR) applications or strengthen existing PGfAR-funded research. Up to £250k for 12–24 months Closes 14 Jan 26 Apply➡️ www.nihr.ac.uk/node/74786

Are you preparing an application for the NIHR #PostdoctoralAward? Insights into what the committee looks for when shortlisting applications, these tips could make all the difference in crafting a competitive application ➡️ www.nihr.ac.uk/blog/charact...

Actor and comedian Stephen Fry is encouraging more people to get involved in research to help improve treatments and care for everyone. Could you take part in research too? Find out more at bepartofresearch.nihr.ac.uk/join?utm_sou... 📷 Claudio Raschella #nihr #bepartofresearch

Missed the latest RSS Research Methods Academy seminar on Patient and Public Involvement (PPI)? Over 500 people joined us to explore how patient and public involvement can shape methodological research. Watch the seminar recording now on RSS YouTube: youtu.be/PNzGMR4DTOE #rssresearchmethodsacademy

Calling early career nurses & midwives! Join our webinar on 3 Dec at 2pm to explore the latest NIHR RfPB funding - up to £500k for research led by under-represented health & care professionals. Expert tips from NIHR_RSS included! www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/rfpb...

The RSS Specialist Centre for Social Care is recruiting a Senior Research Programme Manager. The post holder will lead a programme to improve the engagement and independence of voluntary and charitable organisations in social care research. Job advert: www.bristol.ac.uk/jobs/find/de...

The Team Science Award is now open for applications! The award funds up to £100,000 per team to access training, establish collaborations and build research capacity. Apply now or register for the webinar to find out more: www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/team...

Upcoming NIHR RSS Doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowship online Masterclass session (Mental Health and Neuroscience) An interactive session with RSS experts to develop your Doctoral or Postdoctoral Fellowship Application 13 Nov 25, 10 - 11.30am Register: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

Online sessions to discuss your research ideas RSS advisers will help you think about: 🔎 How to further explore any ideas you may have 📝 How to get some research experience 🤝 How to find a supervisor or build a team Find out more and book your slot: bit.ly/rss-launchpad

Next in our 'meet the expert' series is Liam Bishop, an RSS Advisor in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Liam recently presented at the NIHR new requirements for Sex and Gender in research webinar 📽: m.youtube.com/watch?v=sgqH... Learn more: www.linkedin.com/posts/nihr-r...

Since their inception 6 years ago, ARCs have: 🔎 carried out over 3,300 research projects 📰 published over 9,000 papers 🤝 collaborated with 627 partner organisations 💰 leveraged about £1 billion in external funding! 👉🏿 Explore a selection of our work: mailchi.mp/nihr/nihr-ar... 💫 #ARCimpacts

Next in the NIHR RSS Research Methods Academy Seminar Series: Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) in Statistical Methodology Research - Can we Do Better? When: 1-2pm, 13 November Link: imperial-ac-uk.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #rssresearchmethodsacademy #researchsupport #ppi

Next week the NIHR are hosting the 9th PPI in Action webinar, focusing on the benefits of public engagement in surgical research. 💬 Hear from speakers: Professor Thanos Saratzis, Imelda Black, Dr Sian Baldock & Professor Matt Bown. 📅 6th November | 10.30am zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Our most recent Research Methods Academy seminars on trials are now available to watch on YouTube: Do I Need to Do a Stepped Wedge Trial? (Part 1) - m.youtube.com/watch?v=4cNz... Developing Statistical Analysis Plans for Cluster Randomised Trials (Part 2) - m.youtube.com/watch?v=KZqe...

The NIHR_RSS provides researchers access to the largest network of NIHR funded methodologists’ from over 50 leading institutions, offering expertise in a broad range of research methods, specialist topics and research delivery. Find out more 👇 www.nihr.ac.uk/support-and-... #nihr #researchsupport

Watch the NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) animation to find out more about the RSS and how we can help support you to develop applied health, public health and social care funding applications to realise your research ambitions ✨️ m.youtube.com/watch?v=-IXq... #nihr #researchsupport

The RSS Specialist Centre's for Public Health and Social Care, with the NIHR Academy are hosting a series of online fellowship events to support people applying for a Pre-Doctoral, Doctoral, Post Doctoral NIHR Career Development Awards. Find out more 👇 www.linkedin.com/posts/nihr-r...

A brilliant and busy day at the NIHR Academy Conference 2025! If you're at the conference come and talk to us to find out more about the range of support available from the NIHR RSS to help with your research career development journey 🙋‍♀️ #nihramc25 #researchsupport #earlycareerresearchers

The recording of this webinar is now available on the @nihr-rss.bsky.social YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cNz...

Learn the impact imposter phenomenon can have & discover techniques to overcome it. ➡️ uncover the impact it has on wellbeing and performance ➡️ explore 3 techniques to challenge negative self-talk ➡️ learn practical tools to bring the techniques to life Register: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

1) 🇬🇧 The NIHR and MRC are hosting a free showcase event for research on post-acute infection conditions, including ME/CFS and long COVID. It takes place in London on November 6, 10 am - 4:30 pm GMT.

Our Research Methods Academy Seminar Series: Second trials seminar  Prof. Karla Hemming will be discussing the updated guidelines for Statistical Analysis Plans in Cluster Randomised Trials, ensuring transparency & credibility in trial design. Register: imperial-ac-uk.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

📢 #AlliedHealthProfessionals Looking to lead/co-lead a programme of applied health research that can drive a transformative step-change in the way the health and care services can meet the needs of the UK public? Apply now 🪙: Programme Grants for Applied Research 👇 www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/prog...

Upcoming NIHR RSS Participatory Research Ethics Surgery Session ‘Mad-centred Participation Involving Participants with Mental ill Health’ Date:16 Oct 25 Time: 12-1.30pm Register here: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

An insightful day at the Leicester and Partners RSS Hub ‘Staff Away Day’ 💡 RSS colleagues and public contributors from across our national network came together to share innovative ideas and practices to enrich and strengthen our research support service

Planning a clinical trial and don't know where to start? Check out the #CTToolkit, an interactive colour-coded routemap that can give you tips on legal and good practice requirements! It's packed with great advice, take a look: www.ct-toolkit.ac.uk

Thinking of applying for one of NIHR's research funding opportunities: www.nihr.ac.uk/funding-oppo... Get in touch with the NIHR RSS to get access to a national network of research and methods experts to help you to develop your application👇 www.nihr.ac.uk/support-and-...

Join us for the next seminar in our Research Methods Academy Series. This session will explore: When is a stepped wedge trial the most appropriate design choice? Are stepped wedge trials more ethical than alternative approaches? imperial-ac-uk.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #rssresearchmethodsacademy

I'm doing a webinar in two weeks (15 Oct 1-2pm BST), part of NIHR Research Support Service's Methods Academy series, on the age-old question: should I do a stepped wedge trial? Free registration, details here: tinyurl.com/z6cjvce3 @nihr-rss.bsky.social @wiphcem.bsky.social @qmul-wiph.bsky.social