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Our Work

An established history of integrated, future-focused research capability and capacity building.

For the past decade, NHS R&D NW has been at the heart of the North West region’s quest to improve healthcare outcomes, strengthen the workforce, and boost research capabilities, both locally and beyond. Situated at the unique nexus of the healthcare landscape, NHS R&D NW operates through an integrated network that empowers and amplifies research potential in the North West. As the healthcare system undergoes transformation, we adapt to ensure research capabilities flourish and meet the evolving needs of 21st-century care.

Join us in our mission to shape the future of healthcare research.

Our Programme

NHS R&D NW integrates mentorship, training, and strategic support across various levels to foster a research-friendly culture and drive thriving research careers, collaborating with a diverse network to shape health, care, and research agendas.

Research Work Programmes

Healthcare professionals in North West Coast and Greater Manchester with a passion for research, can now apply to join our 12-month NIHR CRN Early Career Researcher Development Pathway, designed to nurture future research leaders through a comprehensive blended learning program.

ECR Development Pathway

Bridging schemes are a way of providing support to clinical academics to build on their academic training and develop competitive applications for a pre or post-doctoral award, and take the next step on their clinical academic pathway. These awards offer support for research capacity building, skill development and leadership training.

HEE Bridging Scheme

Unlock your academic potential as a non-medical health and care practitioner with the Integrated Clinical Academic Internship programme. These prestigious internships offer a way into clinical academia and provide dedicated research capacity building.

HEE Internship

Enhance your adult or children’s social care practice through the Practitioner Researcher Programme. Develop your research skills, expand your network, and drive social care innovation. Receive up to £4,000 in funding, personalized coaching, and access to valuable resources. Embrace your potential as a practitioner researcher today.

Social Care Practitioner Development Programme

Collaborations and Learning Opportunities

Let’s Talk Research Conference

Since 2014, our yearly NHS Let’s Talk Research conferences foster research collaboration, featuring diverse themes. These events unite professionals from various backgrounds, encourage networking, and offer collaborative research opportunities.

Let’s Talk Research Conference

Provocations Seminar Series

NHS R&D North West and the University of Liverpool host 3-hour online seminars that inspire cross-disciplinary collaboration and explore non-clinical aspects of medical practice for Early Career Researchers.

Provocations Seminar Series

Releasing Potential: A series of one-day workshops!

Join our series of face-to-face workshops, open to all, to support early career researchers and beyond. Register now to secure your spot, but act fast as spaces are limited.

Releasing Potential: A series of one-day workshops!

Inspiring Film Series

Discover our collection of inspirational and informative films showcasing collaborations with remarkable individuals and organizations. Dive into our film library for a dose of inspiration and knowledge.

Inspiring Film Series

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