About the course
The course will involve a range of taught sessions, workshops using breakout rooms and opportunities for 1:1 advice and support. Topics that will be covered include:
• Raising research awareness
• Working in partnership with service users
• The importance of diversity and inclusion
• Accessing and using the evidence base
• Introduction to different research methods
• Introduction to research ethics
• Collaborations and networking - building your team
• Thinking about value and impact
• Different ways to get involved in research
• Applying for research funding such as internships
Phase 2: `Getting started in Research’ training course
The `Getting Started in Research’ training course is a free, two-day online course designed for HCPs curious about research. It is a great course to attend if you would like to understand more about research in practice. You might have an interest in getting more involved but are not sure how to actually do this, or what the options are.
If so, this course is for you.
Applications for 2025 course have now closed. The course will run again in 2026, dates to be confirmed.
Participants will also be invited to join a network of HCPs across the South-Central region who are interested in research in order to share ideas and opportunities, and gain peer support.
For more information about the ‘Getting started in Research Course 2026’ please contact a member of the team: hiowh.academy@nhs.net
