Research Careers

Explore a collection of resources by Forum members, providing valuable insights into various research career pathways, and offering practical tips and advice tailored for those starting or advancing through their research-related journeys.

• A guide to starting out in clinical academic research
  With a grant from UK Research and Innovation (Enhancing Research Culture), the School of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, has produced a series of 10 free, short films offering advice and tips for clinicians on engaging in research and/or pursuing a clinical academic career.
• “So, what’s next… a PhD?” blog by Professor Julie Green
• Research-related career options blog by Dr Kath Williamson
• When is a PhD the right next step and how to get started? blog by Professor Candy McCabe
• Walking the path of Clinical Academic blog by Dr Helen Lyndon
• Becoming a research-active community learning disability nurse blog by Anca Manea
• How can nurses get involved in local research? blog by Donna Clements and Joanne Moore
• Nurse-led research is vital to generate high-quality evidence: why nurses should be involved in research blog by Dr Ben Bowers
• Developing a Clinical Academic Career video by Dr Ben Bowers
• Discover inspiration by exploring the profiles of our Forum members, offering a firsthand look at diverse and impactful research careers.
• Watch the film by NIHR Nursing and Midwifery Incubator to encourage other nurses and health visitors to consider a clinical academic career and get involved in research.
• Explore the blog by Sharin Baldwin about the need for more health visitors to engage and lead research.

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Coming soon:

Kath’s Blog (Research Related Career Options). – Name, job title. Sentence summarising what the blog covers.

Helen’s Blog  – Name, job title. Sentence summarising what the blog covers. Helen’s experiences and tips in walking the path of clinical academic