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Plymouth Research and Development Team @UHP_NHS retweeted
Do you have a PhD and are you looking to advance your career in health and social care?
The NIHR Postdoctoral Award is now open for applications.
This scheme covers salary, project costs, & training. Plus, you can dedicate 40% of your time to professional practice.
This round offers joint fellowships with @Pfizer_UK @Kidney_Research @EyeCharity @RosetreesT @BreakthroughT1D @DMS_MilMed and #ColtFoundation
Learn more about the scheme and see if you are eligible.nihr.ac.uk/funding/postdocto…
Applications close 16 June 2026.
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Plymouth Research and Development Team @UHP_NHS retweeted
Not sure what to do after your PhD? Our Development & Skills Enhancement Award can help you gain skills and experience for the next phase of your research career.
DSE provides:
➡️salary of the award holder for up to 2 years
➡️training and development costs up to £5,000 per year
➡️conference costs up to £1,000 per year
➡️mentorship costs up to £3,000
Apply if you are eligible 👉 nihr.ac.uk/funding/developme…
ALT Not sure what to do after your PhD? Our Development & Skills Enhancement Award can help you gain skills and experience for the next phase of your research career. Applications close March 11, 2026.
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Want to get involved in Parkinson’s Research? 🔊
Research+Me has launched 'Join Parkinson’s Research' (JPR@Research+Me) - a new online registry aiming to connect people with Parkinson’s to research opportunities!
👉 Register today at redcap.link/jpr1 or scan the QR code:
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Plymouth Research and Development Team @UHP_NHS retweeted
Have you got ideas about how to increase access to health and care research opportunities in your region?
The @NIHRrdn is launching Strategic and Wider Care Settings funding calls from today.
🔎Over 360 innovative research delivery projects were awarded through our Regional Research Delivery Networks in 2025/26. Yours could be next.
💡If you work in the NHS, primary care, or a wider care setting, you can apply for funding for your project.
Applications are now open in the following Regional Research Delivery Networks:
📍East Midlands
📍North East and North Cumbria
📍North London
📍South West Peninsula
Other regions will be opening soon
Visit our website for more information on eligibility and how to apply. ➡️nihr.ac.uk/support-and-servi…
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Today we will be at the Discovery Library between 14:00 - 15:00 for all research/project related queries please do come along we would love to support you
We're at the Discovery Library (Level 5 Terence Lewis Building) now, ready to give you support & advice with you research queries. We'll be here until 3pm today and look forward to meeting you.
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Want to get involved in Parkinson’s Research? 🔊
Research+Me has launched 'Join Parkinson’s Research' (JPR@Research+Me) - a new online registry aiming to connect people with Parkinson’s to research opportunities!
👉 Register today at redcap.link/jpr1 or scan the QR code:
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We're at the Discovery Library (Level 5 Terence Lewis Building) now, ready to give you support & advice with you research queries. We'll be here until 3pm today and look forward to meeting you.
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Come along to our Research Advice Drop-In today 2pm-3pm to access support & advice from our experienced team.
@UHP_NHS @hospitalradio @NIHRrdn
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Want to get involved in Parkinson’s Research? 🔊
Research+Me has launched 'Join Parkinson’s Research' (JPR@Research+Me) - a new online registry aiming to connect people with Parkinson’s to research opportunities!
👉 Register today at redcap.link/jpr1 or scan the QR code:
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Need research advice but not sure how to access it? Come along to our next Research Advice Monthly Drop-In on 01/10/2025 from 2-3pm at the @UHP_NHS Discovery Library to get the support you need from our experienced team.
@hospitalradio @NIHRrdn
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Plymouth Research and Development Team @UHP_NHS retweeted
Applications are open for the fourth cohort of the NIHR Senior Research Leader (SRL) Programme.
The SRL Programme is for senior nurses, midwives and allied health professionals passionate about leading and growing research in health and care.
Apply now: nihr.ac.uk/career-developmen…
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Plymouth Research and Development Team @UHP_NHS retweeted
Help Patients Stay Strong: Join the Reconditioning Games! 🏅
Falls Prevention Week (15–19 Sept) focuses on safer mobility to reduce falls and support recovery. UHP colleagues—get involved and help patients stay active. Small steps lead to big outcomes. #onebigteam @UHP_NHS
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Plymouth Research and Development Team @UHP_NHS retweeted
Are you a senior nurse, midwife or allied health professional (AHP) passionate about leading and growing research in health and care?
Applications are now open for the NIHR Senior Research Leader Programme, and for the first time, AHPs are eligible!
nihr.ac.uk/career-developmen…
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We're at the Discovery Library (Level 5 Terence Lewis Building) now, ready to give you support & advice with you research queries. We'll be here until 3pm today and look forward to meeting you.
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Come along to our Research Advice Drop-In today 2pm-3pm to access support & advice from our experienced team.
@UHP_NHS @hospitalradio @NIHRrdn
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🚨 #NIHR PGfAR funding call opens 7 Oct!
£2–£3.5M for transformative health & care research led by AHPs, non-medical HCPs & methodologists.
Lead change. Grow your career. Improve care.
Apply by 2 Dec.
🔗 More info: nihr.ac.uk/funding/programme…
#ResearchLeadership #NHSResearch
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Some of our research team have been taking part in a virtual cycle challenge this August to raise £5,000 to support people & families living with Huntington's disease in England and Wales. Show your support @ hda.enthuse.com/pf/plymr-d
#HDBike25 @hospitalradio @NIHRrdn @UHP_NHS
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Want to get involved in Parkinson’s Research? 🔊
Research+Me has launched 'Join Parkinson’s Research' (JPR@Research+Me) - a new online registry aiming to connect people with Parkinson’s to research opportunities!
👉 Register today at redcap.link/jpr1 or scan the QR code:
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Plymouth Research and Development Team @UHP_NHS retweeted
NIHR's latest e-learning module will help you to have more impactful conversations to unlock performance and foster a learning culture. The 40-minute module will help you build coaching skills into daily interactions and much more.
Find out more: learn.nihr.ac.uk/course/view…
ALT Leadership skills for researchers Flexible online modules to help you learn the latest insights and study at your own pace. NIHR Learn learn.nihr.ac.uk
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