NIHR Research Support Service (RSS)
@nihr-rss.bsky.social
A national service delivered via 8 RSS Hubs, with Specialist Centres in public health and social care research, providing expert research and methods advice on the design and delivery of research.
Website: www.nihr.ac.uk/rss
Website: www.nihr.ac.uk/rss
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
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
November 27, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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
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...
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...
November 26, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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...
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
Could you take part in research too? Find out more at bepartofresearch.nihr.ac.uk/join?utm_sou...
📷 Claudio Raschella
#nihr #bepartofresearch
November 21, 2025 at 7:49 AM
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
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
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
November 19, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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
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...
November 13, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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 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...
Apply now or register for the webinar to find out more: www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/team...
November 7, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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...
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...
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...
November 5, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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...
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
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
November 4, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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
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...
Learn more: www.linkedin.com/posts/nihr-r...
November 3, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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...
Learn more: www.linkedin.com/posts/nihr-r...
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
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
October 31, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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
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...
💬 Hear from speakers: Professor Thanos Saratzis, Imelda Black, Dr Sian Baldock & Professor Matt Bown.
📅 6th November | 10.30am
zoom.us/webinar/regi...
October 30, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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...
💬 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...
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...
October 29, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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...
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
Find out more 👇
www.nihr.ac.uk/support-and-...
#nihr #researchsupport
October 28, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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
Find out more 👇
www.nihr.ac.uk/support-and-...
#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...
www.linkedin.com/posts/nihr-r...
October 23, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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...
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
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
October 21, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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
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
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...
➡️ 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...
October 18, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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...
➡️ 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...
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...
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...
October 17, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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...
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...
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...
October 14, 2025 at 11:27 PM
📢 #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...
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...
Date:16 Oct 25
Time: 12-1.30pm
Register here: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
October 13, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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...
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
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
October 10, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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
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
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
October 10, 2025 at 6:11 AM
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
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
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
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
October 7, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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
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
Upcoming NIHR RSS Doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowship online webinars (Mental Health and Neuroscience)
1. Overview session
23 October 25
10.00-11.30am
Register: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
2. Masterclass session
13 Nov 25
10.00-11.30am
Register: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
1. Overview session
23 October 25
10.00-11.30am
Register: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
2. Masterclass session
13 Nov 25
10.00-11.30am
Register: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
October 6, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Upcoming NIHR RSS Doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowship online webinars (Mental Health and Neuroscience)
1. Overview session
23 October 25
10.00-11.30am
Register: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
2. Masterclass session
13 Nov 25
10.00-11.30am
Register: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
1. Overview session
23 October 25
10.00-11.30am
Register: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
2. Masterclass session
13 Nov 25
10.00-11.30am
Register: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Upcoming NIHR RSS three half-day workshops for new researchers
We introduce NIHR Funding Awards for new researchers, how to pick a good research area, how to choose a supervisory team and how to design and write a funding application
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
We introduce NIHR Funding Awards for new researchers, how to pick a good research area, how to choose a supervisory team and how to design and write a funding application
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
September 25, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Upcoming NIHR RSS three half-day workshops for new researchers
We introduce NIHR Funding Awards for new researchers, how to pick a good research area, how to choose a supervisory team and how to design and write a funding application
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
We introduce NIHR Funding Awards for new researchers, how to pick a good research area, how to choose a supervisory team and how to design and write a funding application
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
@nihr.bsky.social, supported by the NIHR Research Support Service, are launching a series of webinars for the second round of the NIHR funding opportunity on decarbonising the health and social care system 🌱
Detailed webinar descriptions can be found here: www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/deca...
Detailed webinar descriptions can be found here: www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/deca...
September 22, 2025 at 3:34 PM
@nihr.bsky.social, supported by the NIHR Research Support Service, are launching a series of webinars for the second round of the NIHR funding opportunity on decarbonising the health and social care system 🌱
Detailed webinar descriptions can be found here: www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/deca...
Detailed webinar descriptions can be found here: www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/deca...