Workstream - Talent Pipeline
Talent Pipeline Workstream
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We have actively increased the visibility of research careers and NIHR opportunities through participation in a diverse range of events and keynote presentations at national conferences.
Birmingham Widening Access to Medical Sciences Research Rodeo
Widening Access to Medicine | University of Birmingham | BWAMS
Research Rodeo, March 2024 & January 2025. Connected healthcare students from local universities with researchers and medical professionals, offering networking opportunities and pathways into research.
NIHR Student Engagement Events (SEE) ‘Is a career in research for me?’
January, March and May 2025. Participated as facilitators and Steering Group members, supporting undergraduate awareness of NIHR research pathways.
Student engagement event: is a career in research for me? | NIHR
Empowering Medical Professionals through Peer-led, Work-based Education for Real world Development) project
Supporting professional development in underrepresented medical groups
IMPACT Challenge, University of Birmingham
This exciting initiative provides students with a real insight into working life, through collaborating with local organisations and making a positive impact in a specified business topic. This forms part of a wider programme, called ‘Pathways to Careers’, which involves a series of activities to support students from a widening participation background, understand their skills and strengths, and the actions they can take to finding the right graduate career.
Link to newsletter report (Sept 2025)
Black Legacy in Student Success (BLiSS) mentoring scheme
Link to report in Newsletter
Other scholarships available to UG students
Stormzy Scholarship for Black UK Students Stormzy Scholarship for Black UK Students | Undergraduate Study
Cowrie Scholarship Foundation Scholarships for Black Students UK | Cowrie Scholarships
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Training & Career Development Workstream
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REDiC aims to empower ethnic minority health and care professionals and early career researchers by providing them with the tools, insights, and support needed to advance their careers in clinical and applied research. Our goal is to inspire and enable individuals to engage more actively in research, enhance their career development, and increase their representation in the health and care research community.
NIHR Insight programme
The programme blends several approaches to develop leadership skills, including opportunities to lead individual improvement and leadership projects, and gain experience in building local and regional networks. It will be run on an annual basis, with one intake per year.
NIHR Mentoring Programme
The NIHR Mentoring Programme supports all health and care professions. You can benefit from 1-2-1 support for your career development, including time for personal growth and reflection. Both mentees and mentors gain new perspectives, fresh ideas and expand their professional networks.
Wellcome Accelerator Awards
Accelerator Awards | Grant funding | Wellcome
This scheme will support researchers of Black, Bangladeshi and Pakistani heritage in the UK to undertake activities that put them in a stronger position to reach their next career stage within academia. The funding can be used for research or research-adjacent activities, such as training, secondments, and networking.
Black Futures Scholarships
There are multiple Black Futures scholarships in the UK, including scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate study, and a scholarship for PhD students. These are run via a number of participating universities across the UK.
University of Southampton: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/doctoral-college/black-futures-scholarships.page
University of Bristol: Black Futures Scholarship | Current students | University of Bristol
Open University: Scholarship for Black Students | Funding | The Open University
University of Oxford: Academic futures | Oxford University
University of Manchester: Engineering Black Futures PhD Scholarship | Faculty of Science and Engineering
Other scholarships:
Wellcome Research Funding
Research Funding Opportunities – Grant Funding | Wellcome
Black Futures Scholarships
There are multiple Black Futures scholarships in the UK, including scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate study, and a scholarship for PhD students. These are run via a number of participating universities across the UK. University of Southampton: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/doctoral-college/black-futures-scholarships.page University of Bristol: Black Futures Scholarship | Current students | University of Bristol Open University: Scholarship for Black Students | Funding | The Open University University of Oxford: Academic futures | Oxford University University of Manchester: Engineering Black Futures PhD Scholarship | Faculty of Science and Engineering
Other scholarships: UCL: UCL Research Opportunity Scholarship | UCL Scholarships and funding – UCL – University College London
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Communications and Engagement Workstream
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It’s crucial to find the right networks and people to support you on your academic journey. Below are some groups we highly recommend learning more about.
NIHR Incubators
Incubators are vital for building research capacity. They operate in key areas at a national level, for example in mental health, emergency care, AI and digital healthcare. They provide targeted high-level career development support for researchers, led by experts in the field. Incubators to support research capacity | NIHR
NIHR Three Schools
- NIHR School for Primary Care Research
- Home – NIHR School for Public Health Research
- Home – NIHR SSCR
A unique collaboration between the Schools for Public Health Research (SPHR), Primary Care Research (SPCR), and Social Care Research (SSCR) to deliver on three programmes:
Three Schools Prevention Programme Home – NIHR Three Schools Prevention Programme
Three Schools Mental Health Programme Three NIHR Research Schools’ Mental Health Programme — NIHR School for Primary Care Research
Three Schools Dementia Research Programme Dementia Research Programme – NIHR SSCR
Medical Association of Nigerians Across Great Britain (MANSAG)
This association was formed in 1997 following a long period of cross fertilisation of ideas amongst Nigerian doctors resident in the United Kingdom. It is the main professional body representing the interests of over 15,000 Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, Radiographers, and other Allied Healthcare professionals of Nigerian heritage in the United Kingdom.
REDiC has helped shape the creation of a research manifesto and delivered research series workshops and presentations at its national conference 2024−25, promoting engagement of Nigerian healthcare professionals in research.
Birmingham Health Partners
Working together, we are transforming Birmingham’s healthcare through high-impact innovation – delivering research that matters to patients.
For researchers – Birmingham Health Partners
MRC ‘Black in Biomedical Research’ Advisory Group (MRC BBRAG)
The ‘Black in Biomedical Research’ Advisory Group (BBRAG) brings together academics, researchers and practitioners from Black heritage backgrounds spanning across the UK biomedical research sector.
Melanin Medics
Melanin Medics | For current & future black medical students and doctors in the UK
The organisation provides practical support through a number of programmes, events, engagements, outreach, networking opportunities and mentorship.
Having started as a blog, Melanin Medics has rapidly grown to become one of the UK’s leading black-led charities dedicated to supporting current and prospective Black African Caribbean doctors.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Science and Health (EDIS)
EDIS is a coalition of organisations working within the science and health research sector committed to improving equality, diversity and inclusion. EDIS is hosted by the British Science Association, working in close partnership with the Francis Crick Institute.
Centre for Research Equity through pharmacy, communities and healthcare
Welcome — Centre for Research Equity through pharmacy, communities and healthcare
The University of Oxford’s Centre for Research Equity (CfRE) mission is to advance health equity by building strategic partnerships and promoting inclusive research practices across the UK and beyond.
UKRI Medical Research Council
Medical Research Council (MRC) – UKRI
We support the development of skills and careers across research and innovation. We provide targeted talent investments such as fellowships and doctoral training awards. We also help foster a healthy research and innovation environment which attracts, retains and develops talented people.
Minoritised Life Sciences Future Forum (MLS FF)
March 2025, REDiC hosted a stall alongside the NIHR Academy and participated in the launch of the MRC Black in Biomedical Research Advisory Group (BBRAG) led Equal Breath, a James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership addressing respiratory health disparities in Black communities.
Link to report in Newsletter.
Access to Success Pathways for Inclusive Research Excellence (ASPIRE)
Access to Success Pathways for Inclusive Research Excellence – University of Birmingham
A Wellcome-funded programme which includes trialling mentorship for racially minoritised staff at the University of Birmingham, where 21 mentor–mentee pairings have been established and will be evaluated by CFE Research.
READY: Research Education And Development equity
The aim of the READY project is to support equitable access to research-related learning and development opportunities across the West Midlands. It is supported by the West Midlands Strategic Partnership Group for Research Education.
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Newsletter - March 2025
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Race, Equity & Diversity in Careers
Formed in January 2024, the Race Equity and Diversity in Careers (REDiC) Incubator was developed to build research capacity and support the development of research careers for racially minoritised health and care professionals. The Incubator’s work is driven by the themes of the NIHR Research Inclusion Strategy. This includes the ambition to increase the diversity of NIHR researchers, award holders and panel members.
REDiC Activity Update
Key highlights of 2025 so far…
The REDiC team have attended and supported a number of events aimed at engaging students in research careers. You can read reports from the NIHR Student engagement event “Is a career in research for me?”, held in Nottingham and the Birmingham Widening Access to Medical Sciences, Research Rodeo below.
We continue our collaboration with the MRC ‘Black in Biomedical Research Advisory Group’ (MRC-BBRAG) and REDiC will be attending the ‘Minoritised Life Sciences Future Forum’ conference at the end of March. The ‘James Lind Alliance – MRC-BBRAG Priority Setting Partnership’ will also be launched at the conference, the focus of which will be chronic respiratory diseases in Black children and adults in the UK. Further details of the conference are included in this edition.
Professor Bhuvaneswari Krishnamoorthy, REDiC Steering Group member based at the University of Salford is leading on the delivery of a workshop to increase the diversity of the health and care research community. This interactive day aims to EMPOWER and will include hearing the lived experience of leading ethnic minority researchers and a ‘Meet the experts’ speed dating style session – one not to be missed. For details on how to sign up, keep reading…
In other news, a new REDiC website is coming soon! Details to be shared in our next edition.
EMPOWEReD: Promoting Inclusive Medical Education at the NIHR Student Conference
23rd January 2025
Report by Sangamithra Ravi
Intercalating Medical Student (BSc Urgent and Emergency Care),
University of Plymouth
Co-Chair, SIMBA-CoMICs, DEVI Collaboration
Project Lead, EMPOWEReD initiative
Caption:
Sangamithra Ravi at the NIHR Student Engagement conference in Nottingham
At the recent NIHR Student Conference “Is a Career in Research for me?”, I had the opportunity to collaborate with the NIHR-Supported Race Equity and Diversity in Careers (REDiC) Incubator to promote the EMPOWEReD project (Empowering Medical Professionals through Peer-led, Work-based Education for Real-world Development).
Engaging with students and graduates at the event provided a valuable platform to explore how inclusive, sustainable education can bridge learning gaps and support career development in healthcare.
A key takeaway from the conference was the vital role of Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) in research and education. Attending the PPI in Research workshop reinforced how integrating patient perspectives enhances both academic projects and clinical practice, making education and healthcare delivery more impactful.
Overall, the conference served as a powerful reminder of the importance of mentorship, diversity, and interdisciplinary learning in shaping the future of medical education and professional development.
Birmingham Widening Access to Medical Sciences (BWAMS) Research Rodeo
25th January 2025
Caption:
The 2025 BWAMS Committee
Report by Alicia De Vidal
BWAMS Committee
What is a Research Rodeo? A Research Rodeo is a conference connecting healthcare students with researchers and medical professionals from various specialties, offering networking opportunities and avenues for research involvement, such as audits and systematic reviews.
On Saturday 25th January, Birmingham Widening Access to Medical Sciences (BWAMS) society hosted such an event at the University of Birmingham Medical School. With support from NIHR’s Incubator in Race Equality and Diversity in Careers (REDiC), healthcare students were educated on entering research and the potential challenges they may encounter.
The day included oral presentation competitions, poster displays of student research, and workshops introducing research methodologies and essential skills, such as creating a research question and statistics.
The event was a resounding success and could not have been achieved without the support from REDiC (Prof Yemisi Takwoingi and Tamara Freeman) and the BWAMS committee (Sam Sherratt-Mayhew, Andeep Ghataure, Alicia De Vidal, and Zahirah Shahnawaz).
Professor Mahendra Patel named in HSJ’s Top 50 Most Influential Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic People in Health 2024
Congratulations to Professor Mahendra Patel, REDiC Co-Lead, who has been named amongst the top 50 most influential Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people in health for 2024; here’s what they had to say:
“Mahendra Patel is a pioneering pharmacist dedicated to reducing health inequalities and addressing research disparities in ethnic minority and underserved communities, driving improvements in population health.
He is the founding director of the Centre for Research Equity at the University of Oxford’s Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, a culmination of his leadership in the PRINCIPLE and PANORAMIC COVID-19 treatment trials, to drive forward inclusive research across the UK.
Professor Patel has held national leadership roles, including as an elected board member and treasurer for the Royal Pharmaceutical Society. At NICE, he founded the NICE Student Champions initiative, which became a national programme across more than 40 university healthcare faculties.
His efforts to advance health equity led to the ministerial launch of a landmark collaboration between the Centre for Research Equity and the Health and Social Care Research and Development Division in Northern Ireland, with support from the Department of Health Northern Ireland and key agencies.
This partnership marked a significant step toward improving health outcomes, reducing disparities, and ensuring that research benefits reach all communities.”
Professor Patel was extremely delighted to find out he had been recognised, acknowledging that this:
“… is a testament to the progress we are all making and working together in raising the profile across the wider healthcare landscape.”
You can view the full top 50 list on the HSJ website.
Parliamentary Multidisciplinary and Multiprofessional Healthcare Forum: Shaping the Future of the NHS
Professor Patel, through the Centre for Research Equity at University of Oxford, led a House of Commons Parliamentary event with 90 healthcare professional leaders from across the UK in attendance. One of three themes focused on the importance of driving forward inclusive research and the need for more ethnic minority professionals to engage in research and a commitment by the health and care regulators to support that. The report from the event is now available to read in summary and full.
MANSAG Research Manifesto
Following on from the Annual Conference held in October 2024, the Research manifesto which was developed by Professor Patel in collaboration with MANSAG has now been published. You can read it via the link below:
University of Oxford Centre for Equity Research & MANSAG Manifesto doc
Cultivating Academic Research Empowerment (C.A.R.E.)
A workshop for Racially Minoritised Health and Care Professionals
Monday 12th May 2025
Hyatt Regency, Manchester
Do you want to engage more actively in research and increase the diversity of the health and care research community?
This interactive programme has been designed to EMPOWER racially minoritised health and care professionals, early career researchers and those interested in clinical and applied research; with the tools, insights and support needed to advance your career.
Includes an overview of the NIHR Academy Fellowship Programme and the opportunity to learn from lived experience of leading ethnic minority researchers.
Faculty includes:
- Prof. Bhuvaneswari Krishnamoorthy, Prof. Heather Iles-Smith (University of Salford)
- Prof. Yemisi Takwoingi (University of Birmingham and REDiC lead)
- Ms. Humaira Abbas and Dr. Henry Mbawa Jr (NIHR Academy)
- Dr. Fozia Ahmed (NIHR BRC, Manchester)
- Dr. Angela Kelsall (NIHR CRF, EDI co-lead)
Minoritised Life Sciences Future Forum
CONNECT, EMPOWER, INSPIRE
Monday 31st March – Wednesday 2nd April 2025, ICC Birmingham
Europe’s first conference supporting scientists from marginalised and underrepresented backgrounds.
A pioneering event aimed at empowering underrepresented voices and marginalised communities in STEM.
Over 200 hours of content, including workshops, symposia, mentoring, and networking sessions.
A focus on tackling barriers faced by marginalised and underrepresented groups in STEM, including Black scientists, LGBTQIA+ individuals, disabled scientists, and neurodivergent researchers.
For further details please see the Minoritised Life Scientists Future Forum conference website.
For further details please see the Minoritised Life Scientists Future Forum conference website
New Directors appointed for 5 NIHR programmes
Congratulations to Professor Dilu Wijeratne, REDiC Steering Group member who is one of six new Programme Directors appointed to lead 1 of 15 research programmes.
Professor Wu who holds the William R Lindsay Chair of Health Economics and is Co-Director of the Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment (HEHTA) Research Unit at the University of Glasgow will lead the National Research Collaboration Programme (NRC) She has also been appointed as Director for the Better Methods, Better Research (BMBR) Programme.
You can read the full News Article on the NIHR website.
NIHR SPCR Bitesize Monthly showcase Webinars 2025
The NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) have developed a new series of lunchtime sessions designed to highlight the real-world impact of SPCR research. These one-hour events will feature short researcher presentations focusing on key findings, policy and practice impacts, and future directions, followed by a live Q&A chaired by a member of the SPCR Board.
Further information, including registration can be found on the NIHR SPCR website.
ROK-UK Smart Clinical Trials Collaboration Award
A new award, run by NHR in partnership with the Health Industry Development Institute, will enable up to build working relationships with researchers based in the Republic of Korea (ROK).
Interdisciplinary teams based in both the UK and the ROK can receive up to £100,000 to support placements, co-workshops, partnership-building activities and visits.
By undertaking these activities, you build relationships and enable research into smart clinical trial delivery.
Applications will open mid-January 2025, closing date 1st April 2025.
NIHR funds new incubators to support research careers
The NIHR has awarded funding to 5 new incubators to address areas where there is a need to build research capacity on a national level.
The new incubators are:
- Knowledge Mobilisation for Research Inclusion, led by Professor Kay Guccione and Dr Alice Moultrie.
- General Paediatrics, led by Dr Katrina Wade and Dr Lee Hudson.
- Acquired Brain Injury Social Care Network, led by Professor Andrew Bateman and Dr Alyson Norman.
- Palliative and End of Life Care, led by Professor Christina Faull and Professor Michael Nott.
- Oral Health Research: unlocking policy across the UK, led by Professor Zoe Marshman and Professor Chris Vernazza.
February 2025 edition of the NIHR Academy Newsletter
New NHS England research toolkit
NHS England have recently published a research toolkit offering practical information and support for matrons and other health and care leaders, with specific guidance on:
- how to recognise key components of research leadership
- how to reflect on individual research leadership and create a research development action plan
- how to access communities of practice and share ideas with peers
Register your interest in the REDiC Incubator
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Race, Equity & Diversity in Careers
Formed in January 2024, the Race Equity and Diversity in Careers (REDiC) Incubator was developed to build research capacity and support the development of research careers for racially minoritised health and care professionals. The Incubator’s work is driven by the themes of the NIHR Research Inclusion Strategy. This includes the ambition to increase the diversity of NIHR researchers, award holders and panel members.
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Newsletter - March 2026
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Race, Equity & Diversity in Careers
Formed in January 2024, the Race Equity and Diversity in Careers (REDiC) Incubator was developed to build research capacity and support the development of research careers for racially minoritised health and care professionals. The Incubator’s work is driven by the themes of the NIHR Research Inclusion Strategy. This includes the ambition to increase the diversity of NIHR researchers, award holders and panel members.
In this edition:
REDiC Activity Update
• NIHR Postdoctoral Event: Thriving in Transition
• Write to Rise retreat report
Training, Events & Opportunities
• NIHR ‘Is a career in research for me?’ annual conference
• Minoritised Life Scientists Future Forum (MLSFF) 2026
• Supporting The Advancement of Research Skills’ – MPFT Education and Training Programme
• Research in Emergency Care Avon Collaborative Hub (REACH)
NIHR News
• NIHR Funding Opportunities News
• NIHR Predoctoral Award (PreDA) (Cohort 2)
• NIHR Future Focused Leadership Programme – Leaders Stream
• NIHR Pre-Application Support Fund (Cohort 8)
• NIHR Academic Clinical Fellowships
• NIHR Panel Vacancies
• Development and Skills Enhancement (DSE) award (Cohort 9)
• 2026 NIHR Incubator Competition (Cohort 4)
• NIHR Research Training and Development Programmes – South West Central
• 2026 INSIGHT Competition (Cohort 2)
• Wellbeing toolkit
• NIHR Academy February 2026 Newsletter
Other News
• School for Primary Care Research (SPCR)
• School for Public Health Research (SPHR)
• School for Social Care Research (SSCR)
• NIHR Three Schools’ Dementia Research Programme Post-Doctoral Fellowships
REDiC Activity Update
NIHR Postdoctoral Event: Thriving in Transition
29 January 2026, Manchester
We were delighted to be part of the NIHR Postdoctoral Event: Thriving in Transition held in Manchester in January 2026, a day of talks, networking, and insights designed to help postdoctoral researchers across health and social care navigate this pivotal and sometimes challenging stage of their careers. The event brought together researchers from across NIHR-supported networks to share experiences, learn from each other, and explore strategies for career progression.
The team behind this vibrant and inspiring event.
We were especially pleased to see Professor Yemisi Takwoingi, co-lead of the NIHR REDiC Incubator, speaking on the panel and sharing her invaluable experience from her own postdoctoral journey. Dr. Valencia Kabeya, an NIHR Postdoctoral Research Fellow and member of the REDiC Incubator, worked alongside fellow committee members, bringing dedication, expertise, and passion to make this event a remarkable success.
Write to Rise: A REDiC retreat for transformative fellowship and grant writing report
9 – 11 February 2026, Nailcote Hall Hotel, Warwickshire
We were excited to be able to offer twenty, early and mid-career researchers, from under-represented backgrounds, a unique opportunity to spend three days focussed on developing their impactful writing skills. The retreat blended expert workshops and writing time with mentoring and peer support along with insights from NIHR panel members and previous successful applicants. Day one introduced participants to the support available through the NIHR Research Support Service and importance of research inclusion. This was complimented by insights from NIHR panel members in an interactive discussion session into what makes a strong application. On day two, we were delighted to welcome Esther Selsdon, Consultant Fellow from the Royal Literary Fund who delivered a fantastic series of thoughtful workshops on impactful and expressive writing, followed by tips on getting started and writing in plain English. Day three focussed on challenges, problem solving and success strategies. The faculty were joined by Prof G.J. Melendez-Torres, Associate Dean (Researcher Inclusion) NIHR Academy who facilitated a discussion around these topics and delegates were able to ask questions to successful applicants in another interactive panel session.
Each of the retreat participants was allocated one of the faculty present to be their mentor for the duration of the retreat, along with opportunity for pre and post retreat support. There was plenty of opportunity throughout the three days for participants to make the most of this support with hands-on supervision time.
Training, Events and Opportunities
NIHR ‘Is a career in research for me?’ annual conference
23 March 2026, Etc. venues, Manchester
This day-long event is aimed at students and recent graduates interested in research, and will enable them to learn more about engaging with and getting involved in health and care research.
The event will cover:
- interactive sessions with discussion leaders and workshops
- an introduction to research careers from those new to research, plus talks on why research matters, and demystifying research
- opportunities to engage with wider stakeholders through stalls available at the event
- the chance to meet other attendees and learn from researchers at a range of career stages
This event is open to any students or recent graduates from all professions and backgrounds within NIHR remit
See the website for registration details.
Minoritised Life Scientists Future Forum (MLSFF)
23-25 March 2026, Edinburgh International Conference Centre
Still accepting registrations, key deadlines that have been extended:
- Registration Fee Waiver Applications – closes 8 March 2026
- Travel Grant Applications – closes 8 March 2026
Full conference programme is now available on the website, along with details of confirmed speakers.
MLSFF26 Mentorship Programme
Do you want to play a pivotal role in empowering the next generation of life scientists? The MLSFF26 Mentorship Programme offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact. This initiative is designed to pair up-and-coming scientists with experienced mentors. If you are interested, we are currently recruiting both mentors and mentees. This is a valuable opportunity to build supportive connections, share experience, and strengthen our community. Full details on the MLSFF website.
Keep up to date with the latest announcements by following MLS FF on social media: LinkedIn and via their News page
Supporting The Advancement of Research Skills’ – MPFT Education and Training Programme
The STARS (Supporting The Advancement of Research Skills) Programme is a free, online research training and education offer developed by MPFT’s Research and Innovation department in collaboration with academic partners at Keele University and the University of Worcester.
Delivered through a range of workshops and webinars, STARS supports staff to develop their confidence and capability in health and social care research. No prior research experience is required, and there is something for everyone – whether you are research curious or looking to advance your research career.
As we begin 2026, it’s the perfect time to focus on personal and professional development. This year, we’ve made the booking process even easier. Simply complete the enrolment form once and you’ll receive access to all booking links and session details. You can still explore the flip-through prospectus to browse everything on offer.
New sessions will be added throughout the year, including new initiatives to further support staff interested in exploring or establishing research roles.
For more information or to join the mailing list, please contact: STARS@mpft.nhs.uk
Research in Emergency Care Avon Collaborative Hub (REACH)
Are you a mid-career researcher in urgent and emergency care?
Urgent and Emergency Care (UEC) can be defined as unscheduled health or care needs requiring a same day response. The Research in Emergency Care Avon Collaborative Hub (REACH) brings together academic organisations, health and social care providers and planners in a coordinated endeavour to prioritise, initiate, direct, build and strengthen UEC research. REACH acts as a repository of expertise to guide and support the development of high-quality research with the potential to change policy and practice and to have an impact on patient care. Our portfolio includes work on reducing inequalities relating to UEC and we foster multiprofessional and interdisciplinary collaboration. REACH provides support for researchers at all career stages: from those starting out, through doctoral studies and for established researchers looking to develop and deliver on grant funded projects.
If you are interested in collaborating on project ideas in development, please email: REACHcontact@uwe.ac.uk
NIHR News
NIHR Funding Opportunities News
UK-wide expansion of NIHR’s undergraduate research opportunities
The NIHR are increasing opportunities for undergraduates across the UK to engage with research by partnering with the devolved administrations of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales and the Academy of Medical Sciences.
Global health research calls for 2026
The NIHR has announced changes to its global health research programme. New funding calls will open in April 2026 and will focus on the most pressing health problems in the poorest countries, helping to ensure UK aid is used where it can have the greatest impact.
NIHR Predoctoral Award (PreDA) (Cohort 2)
The award is open to aspiring health and care researchers who are looking towards developing future PhD applications. It can fund a full UK Masters or alternatively £5k per annum of tailored Masters-level training, alongside funding for other development and support opportunities to help enhance the awardees. For full details please see the PreDA Cohort 2 award page
The award has 4 Funding Committees;
- Health & Care Professionals
- Local Authority, Public Health & Social Care
- Methodologists
- Primary Care
This year’s cohort will also include a Devolved Nation opportunity via the NIHR and OLS partnership to tackle drug and alcohol addiction.
Closing date: 12 March 2026
NIHR Future Focused Leadership Programme – Leaders Stream
As a lead across NIHR Infrastructure, Schools, Incubators, INSIGHT and Health and Care Professional Internships, you are eligible to apply providing you can evidence a national leadership role for NIHR.
This immersive 12-month programme will help you to develop your capabilities and effectiveness as a leader. You will be encouraged to identify and reflect on your strengths and areas for development through in person residentials, one-to-one coaching and action learning opportunities and immediately apply the insights you uncover into your day to day role(s).
Closing date extended to 1pm, 12 March 2026.
NIHR Pre-Application Support Fund (Cohort 8)
The Pre-Application Support Fund offers extra support to prepare a competitive application for an NIHR career development award.
It provides funding to support those who might not otherwise be able to apply for one of our awards. In doing so, the scheme aims to create more opportunities for groups and professions currently under-represented within NIHR. Applications are particularly encouraged from:
- regulated healthcare professionals:
- nurses
- midwives
- allied health professionals
- pharmacists
- healthcare scientists
- social work and public health professionals
- researchers in methodology
- applicants from ethnic minority backgrounds
- applicants who are disabled
Closing date: 1pm, 19 March 2026
NIHR Academic Clinical Fellowships
2025 NIHR Academic Clinical Fellowships in Medicine
The NIHR Academic Clinical Fellowship (ACF) is a clinical specialty training post in medicine that incorporates academic training.
2025 NIHR Academic Clinical Fellowships in Dentistry
The NIHR Academic Clinical Fellowship (ACF) is a clinical specialty training post in dentistry that incorporates academic training.
Closing date: 31 March 2026
NIHR Panel Vacancies
There are a number of NIHR committees open for applications from new members, full details at the links below:
- Specialists in evidence synthesis – members for new Evidence Synthesis Programme (ESP) Funding Committee – closing 24 March 2026
- NIHR Academy Funding Committee – closing 31 March 2026
NIHR Work and Health funding committee – closing 1 April 2026
Development and Skills Enhancement (DSE) award (Cohort 9)
The DSE award is a postdoctoral-level funding opportunity. If you are an early to mid-career researcher, it can support you to gain specific skills and experience to underpin the next phase of your research career.
A DSE award must help you to develop the relevant and required skills to make a competitive NIHR personal award or NIHR research grant application. Applications to develop skills that are suited to research outside our remit are not in scope for a DSE award.
Closing date: 1pm, 11 March 2026
2026 NIHR Incubator Competition (Cohort 4)
This is an institutional level funding opportunity. Incubator funding supports individuals working in a particular area or discipline to come together to build research capacity and develop research careers across the UK. For this Incubator funding round, we are looking for applications that support the transition of care from hospital to the community by promoting research within the community and in wider care settings.
Webinar for further information, 6 March, 12pm, register here.
Closing date: 1pm, 23 April 2026
NIHR Research Training and Development Programmes – South West Central
INSIGHT Programme
The insight programme is for new graduates and those with up to five years of practice experience as a registered health and care professionals
MRes tuition fees & tax-free stipend available for one year full-time or two years part-time study at UWE Bristol or Bournemouth University
Application window: 12 January – 15 March 2026
Health and Care Professionals Internship Programme
The Internship programme is designed to help health and care professionals get more involved in research, develop skills in delivering it and even lead research projects.
Application window: 16 March – 25 May 2026
2026 INSIGHT Competition (Cohort 2)
This funding opportunity is for institutions to deliver regional INSIGHT programmes that will offer engagement activities and research masters studentships in 2027, 2028, and 2029. Regional INSIGHT programmes play a key role in attracting students and recent graduate clinicians and practitioners into research.
A webinar to provide an overview of the competition will be held on 11 March ,12pm, where attendees will find out more about the 2026 INSIGHT competition and the key areas to consider when developing an application. You can register here.
Closing date: 1pm, 7 May 2026.
Wellbeing toolkit
We’ve released our latest e-learning module to help you build the self-awareness, skills and practical strategies needed to protect and improve your wellbeing. This 40-minute module will support you to strengthen your personal resilience, set healthy boundaries, practice self-compassion and foster meaningful connections.
NIHR Academy February Newsletter 2026
Other News
NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR)
SPCR PhD Studentships opportunities
PhD funding opportunities have recently been updated on the SPCR website. Further member opportunities will be advertised on the website as they are made available.
Three NIHR Research Schools’ Mental Health Programme Masters Scholarships
A new funding opportunity is now open: Master’s Scholarships to build future capacity in academic mental health research. The Three NIHR Research Schools’ Mental Health programme has identified a need to build future capacity in academic mental health research, following the conclusion of previous funding. These master’s level fellowships aim to fill the gap, providing opportunities for those in frontline health and care roles to gain expertise in research methods relevant to mental health – especially for individuals who may have limited access to such opportunities. See website for details and how to apply.
Closing date: 1pm on Thursday 26th March 2026.
SPCR Undergraduate Internship Programme 2026
The NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) is pleased to announce the launch of the Undergraduate Student Internship Programme 2026. This initiative offers undergraduate students from any UK university the opportunity to immerse themselves in primary care research, working alongside established research teams across the SPCR’s nine member institutions.
Find out more: SPCR Undergraduate Programme and How to Apply
Closing date: 1pm, Wednesday 11th March 2026
NIHR School for Public Health Research
Latest edition of the SPHR Newsletter, February 2026 can be viewed here.
NIHR School for Social Care Research
The NIHR SSCR Post-Doctoral Fellowships scheme now open for applications. Through this funding, Post-Doctoral Researchers can develop independent careers in in social care research.
Closing date: 5pm, Friday 8 May 2026.
NIHR Three Schools’ Dementia Research Programme Post-Doctoral Fellowships
The NIHR Three Schools’ Dementia Research Programme Post-Doctoral Fellowship Scheme is now open for applications. Through this funding, early Post-Doctoral Researchers can develop independent careers in dementia research.
Closing date: 5pm, Friday 1 May 2026.
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Newsletter - December 2024
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Building the Future of Health and Care Research!
Race, Equity & Diversity in Careers
Formed in January 2024, the Race Equity and Diversity in Careers (REDiC) Incubator was developed to build research capacity and support the development of research careers for racially minoritised health and care professionals. The Incubator’s work is driven by the themes of the NIHR Research Inclusion Strategy. This includes the ambition to increase the diversity of NIHR researchers, award holders and panel members.
REDiC Launch: ‘Health & Care Researcher Inclusion: Meet the Funders’ Event Report
The NIHR supported ‘Race Equity & Diversity in Careers’ (REDiC) Incubator held their virtual launch event ‘Health & Care Researcher Inclusion: Meet the Funders’, on Wednesday 11th September 2024. It was a great success with over 100 participants attending the 2-hour webinar.
Our lead Prof. Yemisi Takwoingi introduced the Incubator to the audience outlining our aim, Incubator structure and activity to date. This was followed by Humaira Abbas and Henry Mbawa who shared details of NIHR capacity building initiatives and current opportunities, supported through the NIHR Academy.
Our breakout discussion sessions gave participants the opportunity to share their positive experiences of overcoming barriers to research and reasons for success. A recurrent theme which came through the discussions was the support participants had received from mentors and allies and how much of a positive impact this made to them. Peer contact and support was also discussed as being vital for reducing isolation, sharing of resources and providing a source of personal validation. Access to case studies of researchers from an ethnic minority background was discussed and it was felt that the promotion of the ‘lived experience’ would encourage and motivate those from similar backgrounds to apply for research funding and awards.
Suggestions for activity from funders to complement ongoing positive efforts to address researcher inclusion especially of racially minoritised staff were discussed alongside how the REDiC Incubator can support individuals and organisations.
Finally, we heard from funders NIHR, Medical Research Council’s ‘Black in Biomedical Research’ Advisory Group’ (MRC-BBRAG) and Wellcome to understand how they are supporting researcher inclusion, followed by the opportunity for Q&A.
The talks can be viewed on our REDiC YouTube channel.
REDiC is continuing to work closely with funders to explore how suggestions from the event can be actioned to facilitate researcher inclusion.
Details of upcoming REDiC events will be circulated early 2025.
Black Talent Awards 2024
Yemisi Takwoingi (Professor of Test Evaluation and Evidence Synthesis and Head of Department of Applied Health Sciences, University of Birmingham) was a winner in the Evenfield’s Black Talent Awards.
Yemisi was a winner in the Public Sector, NHS and Education category and credited as a role model for those aspiring to work in STEM and the multiple ways she supports students and colleagues to seize opportunities for development and progression in their health and social care careers.
Evenfields connects Black talent and inclusive employers in the UK. As an inclusive employer, the University is proud to be working with Evenfields Careers to support our efforts in reaching a broad audience and attracting applications from across the demographics of the West Midlands region. The Awards ceremony took place on Friday 4 October in Birmingham.
Birmingham Public Health researcher recognised in Black Talent Awards – University of Birmingham
- Black Talent Awards website Evenfields Black Talent Awards | Birmingham UK
MANSAG Annual Conference
REDiC Co-lead, Prof. Mahendra Patel has been working closely with the Medical Association of Nigerians Across Great Britain (MANSAG) who held their annual conference on 25th – 26th October 2024.
Prof. Patel was invited to speak at the event and together developing a research manifesto with the aim of supporting more inclusive research for the Black community. The manifesto was presented to the Nigerian Health Minister.
REDiC is also supporting MANSAG’s Research Series Seminars which will continue into 2025.
Further details available on MANSAG’s website.
Black Legacy in Student Success (BLiSS) mentoring scheme launches
The BLiSS mentoring scheme is aimed at supporting undergraduate students studying STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine) subjects in the North West. The scheme has been cofounded by Dr Oluwaseun Esan, based at the University of Liverpool and a REDiC member, in partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University and the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine.
Full details about the successful BLiSS launch event and the BLiSS mentoring scheme.
Minoritised Life Scientists Future Forum
CONNECT, EMPOWER, INSPIRE
31 March – 2 April 2025, ICC Birmingham
Europe’s first conference supporting scientists from marginalised and underrepresented backgrounds.
A pioneering event aimed at empowering underrepresented voices and marginalised communities in STEM.
Over 200 hours of content, including workshops, symposia, mentoring, and networking sessions.
A focus on tackling barriers faced by marginalised and underrepresented groups in STEM, including Black scientists, LGBTQIA+ individuals, disabled scientists, and neurodivergent researchers
For further details please see the Minoritised Life Scientists Future Forum conference website
The EMPOWEReD initiative: Shaping Tomorrow’s Doctors
There is a growing recognition that medical education must go beyond knowledge delivery to prepare students for clinical practice adequately. The EMPOWEReD initiative—Empowering Medical Professionals through Peer-led, Online, Work-based Education for Real-world Development, equips students with the skills in leadership, teamwork and communication they need to transition confidently into practice.
At the heart of EMPOWEReD are two innovative programmes:
SIMBA (Simulation via Instant Messaging for Bedside Application): This programme allows students to collaborate in creating realistic clinical cases for simulation-based teaching.
CoMICs (Concise Medical Information Cines): CoMICs focuses on developing short, accessible educational videos that simplify complex medical topics.
You can find out more about the project on the EMPOWEReD website
NIHR Academy News: Changes to career development opportunities
Since 2018, the NIHR Academy has been working to break down barriers to career progression in research. But our portfolio of opportunities has grown over the years and become complex.
What’s changing?
To ensure our career development opportunities are accessible, we are simplifying our fellowship offering to a single award at predoctoral, doctoral and postdoctoral levels.
By simplifying our awards, but keeping our background-specific funding committees, we will improve the experience for applicants but maintain the level of funding and background-specific support that is currently available.
Timelines
The first simplified award to launch will be the Predoctoral Award in January 2025. Doctoral and Postdoctoral awards will run twice a year.
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29 January 2025 – 20 March
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26 March – 21 May
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Doctoral Award
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9 April – 10 June
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We will maintain all our other career development opportunities, meaning researchers can access additional support such as the Development, Skills and Enhancement Award and Pre-Application Support Fund.
More information on the NIHR website.
NIHR Greater Manchester Patient Safety Research Collaboration (GM PSRC) Patient Safety Research Development Award
An initiative designed to support aspiring patient safety researchers in taking the next step in their careers. This award offers an incredible opportunity for professionals such as clinicians, practitioners, methodologists, and those in health and care settings to:
- Secure protected time to spend with the GM PSRC team.
- Work towards submitting a future funding application via the NIHR Career Development Awards or other equivalent schemes.
- Develop their research knowledge and skills.
The scheme is open to professionals based in the North West and East Midlands areas, offering up to £15,000 to cover salary backfill, training, and public engagement activities. Award recipients will complete a short placement with the NIHR Greater Manchester Patient Safety Research Collaboration (GM PSRC), working 1–2 days per week over up to a 12-month period. Eligible professionals include allied health, pharmacy, nursing and midwifery, local authority, social workers, public health professionals, healthcare scientists and researchers in methodology. We welcome applications from individuals at different career stages, including those wishing to secure further funding at pre-doctoral, doctoral, post-doctoral and senior investigator level.
Applications close on 7 January 2025.
Read more about the Patient Safety Research Development Award and the application process.
NIHR Round 2 of the Team Science Award is now open for applications!
The Round 2 of the award aims to bring together researchers interested in Applied Health and Social Care Research Methodology from various disciplines and career stages with a wide range of experiences to tackle complex current and emerging health and social care challenges.
The NIHR website details more information on the award along with guidance notes.
NIHR Learn: Develop your influencing skills
NIHR’s latest e-learning module will help you uncover a range of influencing tactics, understand your influencing style and build an influencing toolkit.
Available to anybody working in or supporting health and care research, the 40-minute course explores ways to engage people or groups and find strategies for overcoming influencing blockers.
Find out more on NIHR Learn.
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Write to Rise
Write to Rise
Building the Future of Health and Care Research!
Our 'Write to Rise' retreat has now taken place. Thank you to all who participated and supported the event. A report on the event is below:
Write to Rise: A REDiC retreat for transformative fellowship and grant writing report
9 - 11 February 2026, Nailcote Hall Hotel, Warwickshire
We were excited to be able to offer twenty, early and mid-career researchers, from under-represented backgrounds, a unique opportunity to spend three days focussed on developing their impactful writing skills. The retreat blended expert workshops and writing time with mentoring and peer support along with insights from NIHR panel members and previous successful applicants.
“The retreat was highly valuable in creating protected, structured time to think strategically about my NIHR application. In particular, the emphasis on understanding panel expectations shifted my focus from simply refining content to strengthening positioning and impact. The balance between independent work and expert insight was especially beneficial.”
Day One & Two
Day one introduced participants to the support available through the NIHR Research Support Service and the importance of research inclusion. This was complemented by insights from NIHR panel members in an interactive discussion session on what makes a strong application.
On day two, we were delighted to welcome Esther Selsdon, Consultant Fellow from the Royal Literary Fund, who delivered a fantastic series of thoughtful workshops on impactful and expressive writing, followed by tips on getting started and writing in plain English.
Esther reflected that “the enthusiasm and generosity of the participants” made the retreat so successful.“It’s such a delight to run writing workshops when everyone has something constructive to offer.“
Day Three
Day three focused on challenges, problem-solving and success strategies. The faculty were joined by Prof G.J. Melendez-Torres, Associate Dean (Researcher Inclusion) NIHR Academy who facilitated a discussion around these topics and delegates were able to ask questions to successful applicants in another interactive panel session.
“The retreat has encouraged me to approach writing more strategically. I will focus earlier on funder expectations and assessment criteria, seek timely mentor feedback, and shape the proposal around impact and feasibility before extensive drafting. This ensures effort is aligned with competitiveness rather than just productivity.”
Each of the retreat participants was allocated one of the faculty present to be their mentor for the duration of the retreat, along with an opportunity for pre and post retreat support. There was plenty of opportunity throughout the three days for participants to make the most of this support with hands-on supervision time.
“I had a very positive experience at the retreat and I can confidently say that it has enhanced my chances of securing funding in the future. Having events directed at researchers from under-represented backgrounds is so essential … It was wonderful being surrounded by so many people who are going through similar experiences and to see faculty from ethnic minority backgrounds who have made it in the system!”
One of the aims of the retreat was to create a community between attendees that would grow post retreat and to help facilitate this, peer reflection sessions where delegates could share progress and critique their work together were included in the programme.
“I feel I gained a lot of exposure in terms of networking. This retreat allowed me to meet and hear from different researchers at different levels and encouraged me to continue my own career.”
The event was hugely successful with both participants and faculty expressing their delight at having been involved.
“Thank you for the opportunity to attend, it was an extremely valuable experience, especially in terms of career trajectory and development. It was a VERY supportive experience!!”
“This was an amazing opportunity, and I am beyond grateful to have been a part of it. I know this will play a part in my journey as a researcher, and this is so beneficial to minority groups in research. I hope this continues for many others.”
“Connecting with other researchers from ethnic minority backgrounds who are going through similar experiences: the sense of community and the want to help each other were very apparent throughout the retreat.”
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Meet The Team
Meet The Team
Building the Future of Health and Care Research!
Race, Equity & Diversity in Careers
Formed in January 2024, the Race Equity and Diversity in Careers (REDiC) Incubator was developed to build research capacity and support the development of research careers for racially minoritised health and care professionals. The Incubator’s work is driven by the themes of the NIHR Research Inclusion Strategy. This includes the ambition to increase the diversity of NIHR researchers, award holders and panel members.
Redic Lead
Prof Yemisi Takwoingi
Redic Lead
Prof Mahendra Patel
Steering Group
Prof Peymane Adab
Steering Group
Tamara Freeman
Steering Group
Prof Bhuvaneswari Krishnamoorthy
Steering Group
Quentin Mak
Steering Group
Prof Chris Milward
Steering Group
Dr James Sheppard
Steering Group
Dr Paula Wray
Steering Group
Prof Olivia Wu
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