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Welcome to NHS R&D North West

Our Purpose

We support the capability and capacity of the NHS health and social care research workforce. We provide the training, mentoring, and coaching to create a workforce passionate about research and its impact on patient care.

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Our Values

To collectively optimise R&D in terms of personnel and processes, we uphold our values through our approach.

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Our Team

We are a core team of 5, working with an extensive faculty of associates to deliver our programmes of work. We believe that by bringing the right people together, we can build on one another’s passion for research to positively impact the NHS and its patients.

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News and Updates

Welcoming Our New NHSE NIHR Internship Programme Cohort!

Today marks the first day of the NHSE NIHR Internship Programme 2025, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome our new cohort of interns! A heartfelt thank you to each of you for your enthusiasm, commitment, and curiosity as you progress your journey into clinical academic research. Your experience and fresh perspectives will help…

Announcing the Launch of NIHR Social Care Nurse Research Development Opportunities

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has officially launched its new Social Care Nurse Research Development Programme, offering two exciting opportunities for nurses working in social care: the Social Care Nurse Research Internship and the Social Care Nurse Research Champions programmes. Applications for both programmes will open on 29 April 2025, marking…

Participate in online discussions about how best to support patients living with Energy Limiting Conditions

Are you interested in learning more about Energy Limiting Conditions?Do you treat patients with Energy Limiting Conditions?Do you have an Energy Limiting Condition yourself? We are excited to announce a series of facilitated online group discussions on Energy Limiting Conditions (ELCs) with researchers from the University of Liverpool and Liverpool Hope University. Informed by their research and…

Supporting Personal Development Through NIHR INSIGHT Programme North West

Empowering Healthcare Professionals with Research Opportunities The NIHR INSIGHT Programme North West is a transformative initiative aimed at fostering research capacity among healthcare, social work, and public health professionals. With applications now open for the second round of Research Masters Studentships, this programme offers an exceptional opportunity for professionals to advance their careers while contributing…

Exciting Funding Opportunity: Up to £25,000 for Career Development in Applied Health and Care Research

The NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Greater Manchester (ARC-GM) is offering an incredible opportunity for staff in Greater Manchester to advance their careers in applied health or care research. With funding of up to £25,000 available, this initiative is designed to support professionals intending to apply for further NIHR Career Development Funding. Who Can Apply? is…

Researcher Development Programme Reflections: Rachel Walsh 

Rachel Walsh, Lead Research and Clinical Trials Pharmacist at Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, reflects on her experience with the NIHR CRN Early Career Researcher Development Pathway (ECRDP). The programme provided invaluable support as she navigated her new role, helping her build confidence in research, expand her professional network, and develop key leadership skills. Now,…

Explore academic career paths for healthcare professionals in the North West and advance your research journey with the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust.

The programme supports the development of healthcare professionals through various research initiatives and academic partnerships, helping you to advance your career and contribute to impactful healthcare research.

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