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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

📽️ Join our first webinar in a series of webinars which focus on exploring the remit and competitiveness of the Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Social Care Programme. 📅 21 May 2026 🕛 12 -1pm To registercontact the HTA programme team htaresearchers@nihr.ac.uk

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Upcoming NIHR RSS Research Methods Academy seminar on co-design in applied social care research. Principles and approaches explored will be relevant to use across all applied health and social research settings. Find out more and register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/16c0c9...

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Join us for an exciting NIHR RSS Research Methods Academy seminar with Professor Cookson. Discover DCEA, social variation in health impacts, equity-efficiency trade-offs, and current methods guidance in this interactive session. Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a0cfcf...

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

This #WorldHealthDay we want to highlight our network of research experts who work #TogetherforHealth and #StandwithScience, to share the power of scientific collaboration to help people to design and deliver research that transforms health and social care across the nation.

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Learn how to write an effective plain English summary at the NIHR webinar: 🗓 24 March 🕛 12-1pm Attend to discover: ➡️ insights from a public contributor you can apply to your research application ➡️ what support is available and useful resources Find out more and register: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Attend our NIHR Doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowship webinar for RSS experts tips on developing a competitive application for Mental Health or Neuroscience topics Overview session: 10-11.30 16 April 26 Masterclass session: 10-11.30 7 May 26 To register: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

The NIHR RSS are holding a 4 part webinar series on Funding Application Guidance: www.linkedin.com/posts/nihr-r... The first webinar will focus on ‘Public Perspectives Informing Your Research', on 28 April 11am - 12pm. To find out more and to register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/public-per...

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

The NIHR RSS Specialist Centre for Social Care are recruiting an Outreach and Communications Research Coordinator to lead outreach activities across the social care sector. Deadline to apply: 8 March 26 Find out more and apply 👇 jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/outr... #socialcare #research #jobvacancy

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

There's still time to sign up for our webinar on applying for a NIHR Pre-doctoral Fellowship on the 26 February. The session is open to all potential applications to give an overview of the application process and top tips for what makes a great application. Register below to attend 👇

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Upcoming RSS Webinar: Environmental Impact of Clinical Trials 🗓 4 March, 12 -1pm The session will cover ways to calculate the carbon footprint of trials and initiatives in this area aimed to help improve the design and running of trials. Join the webinar: teams.microsoft.com/meet/3338503...

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Are you in the process of designing and conducting a clinical trial? The NIHR Clinical Trials Toolkit is an interactive, colour-coded routemap that can help you! With easy-to-follow advice, you can ensure your trial runs as efficiently as possible. Get expert tips now at www.ct-toolkit.ac.uk

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

NIHR RSS webinar: Better Methods Better Research (BMBR) Funding Programme The webinar will cover the scope and aims of BMBR, features of strong applications, and experience from a recent successful applicant. Join the webinar on March 16 at 12-1pm: teams.microsoft.com/meet/3410304...

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Applications are open for Programme Grants for Applied Research! Funding ranges from £2 million to £3.5 million over 4-6 years. Proposals on the following higlight notices are encouraged: Work and health Invasive lobular carcinoma Brain tumours Deadline: 1 April 26 www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/prog...

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

The RSS Hub delivered by Imperial College London and Partners are recruiting an RSS Adviser role to support innovation in health and social care research, providing advice to industry partners and SMEs. Please see the job advert to find out more & apply: www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Are you considering a career in research? This month NIHR will be highlighting all the different ways NIHR can support your path into a research career. Visit the website to find out more on upcoming webinars and events: www.nihr.ac.uk/career-devel...

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Are you working on your NIHR Predoctoral application? Join the NIHR FREE webinar to learn more about the award and get your questions answered directly by the funding committee. 📅 10am | 9 February | Zoom Register now zoom.us/webinar/regi... #nihr #funding #careerdevelopment #predoctoral

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Are you thinking of applying for an NIHR pre-doctoral fellowship on a mental health or neuroscience topic? 📽 Attend our webinar for an overview of the application process and what makes a great application. 🗓 26 Feb 26 🕙 10 – 11.30 Register here: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

To mark the NIHR 20th anniversary, the #NIHR20 Research Leaders Prize has launched, celebrating individuals whose work is shaping the future of health and care research. Win a £10,000 professional development prize. Find out more about each prize and how to apply! 👇 www.nihr.ac.uk/news/nihr20-...

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Upcoming NIHR RSS session: Participatory Research - The Ethics of Community Outreach and Meaningful Involvement . 📅 Thurs 15 Jan 🕛 12.00 - 13.30 Register here: forms.office.com/pages/respon... #research #ethics #community #outreach

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

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! ✨️

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

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...

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

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...

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

📣 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...

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

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-...

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

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

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

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...

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

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

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

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?...

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

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

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

✨️ 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

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

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...

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

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

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

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

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

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...

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

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

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

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

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

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...

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

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...

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

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...

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

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

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

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...

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

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

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

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...

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

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...

Latest RSS Research Methods Academy Seminar sessions now available on youtube.

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

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

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

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...

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

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

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

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...

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

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...

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

📢 #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...

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