Course
Intermediate
Research
Researcher Development Programme (RDP)
The aim of the Researcher Development Programme is for people to gain confidence and begin to get more involved in research. Your focus could be personal and/or team development.
Depending on your level of experience, the programme will include an introduction to commonly used research approaches as well as techniques for using research evidence, and ways to get involved with research projects and teams. The overarching aim is to make research more accessible, raise awareness of how research improves care and to engage anyone living or working in our communities to get involved.
During the training days we will also introduce you to a wide range of opportunities you could take to get more involved in research and support you in doing so. These will include fellowships and internships which we can support you to apply for.
More about this
Course
What the course provides:
There are three in-person training days spread over five months covering:
Training in a variety of research methods
Training and support in sharing learning and writing
Coaching from those actively involved in research
Support for career development and funding opportunities
Support to link with research networks
in a field of your interest
Peer support from your cohort, and others across the programme
Support between training days from a wide range of workshops, drop-ins, and opportunity updates
All the resources from the programme are shared on a digital Padlet which includes information about each participant to encourage networking.
Outcomes of the course:
You will be fully supported to summarise or evidence your learning and development during the programme. This will vary depending on each individual but may include:
A literature review or summary/report of a chosen topic
Poster preparation for a conference or learning event
A presentation at a conference or learning event
A patient or public engagement event
An evaluation report or summary
A spotlight piece e.g., a blog for social media to share with others your experience and progress
Project updates to professional team meetings to support research activity and skills development within the clinical team
Development of a funding application to support further research skill development
Who would find this course useful?
The RDP is aimed at clinical and non-clinical staff, as well as people with lived experience and anyone who works alongside us; providing community and mental healthcare in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. As we tailor the programme around you, you can apply with any level of experience in research or academic training.
This training is delivered by:
The Academy Team
Specialists from Research, Improvement and Participation
Upcoming dates:
We are currently finalising future dates - please check back again soon or get in touch for more information.
Next steps:
We are currently in the process of finalising details for the 2025/26 cohort. If you'd like to receive information or be added to the mailing list for the RDP please email: hiowh.academy@nhs.net
Here to support patients and service users
The Academy team are keen to support you during and after the programme as your research ideas, interests, and opportunities develop.
We hope that Researcher Development Programme participants will join a growing research community around Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, and we are committed to supporting you beyond the programme. Participants will also act as ambassadors for research and, once they feel confident, serve as a point of contact and support for colleagues, fellow patients or anyone who may be interested in research.
"A great programme bringing together important information on training, funding, knowledge, and support to build research capacity that meets the needs of people with a range of experience from various areas."
"The programme has been brilliant. It has given me breathing days between clinical work. The team have been incredibly supportive, patient and understanding. I have really felt heard and supported in the NHS."
"It has been fantastic. The course leaders clearly have a love for research, which really was inspiring. There is so much support available, with a lot of opportunities to continue to develop. I have no recommendations to make except keep running the course!"