AHSC Starting Out in Research

AHSC Starting Out in Research Course

This exclusive 3-day course has been designed by NMAHPPs across the Imperial College AHSC to provide the best possible introduction to a clinical academic career.

The course will enable participants to:

• Evaluate the role and value of research in clinical practice.
• Appreciate and discuss different research methods.
• Develop skills in evaluating research papers.
• Understand the processes associated with carrying out a research project.
• Gain confidence in developing research ideas into research proposals.
• Develop insights, networks/contacts and acquire key information and resources to be able to start engaging more with research.

We’re looking for applicants, from all NMAHPP professions across the AHSC, who can demonstrate a keen interest in clinical research and the potential to develop a clinical academic career in the long-term. Throughout the course there will be a focus on building confidence in research skills, providing information on how to further your participation in research and advice on developing a clinical academic career.

• The programme comprises a series of interactive talks and lectures from key research academics from across the AHSC.
• A key component of the course is the allocation of participants to a research coach with whom they discuss the material covered in the course and its application into their work environment.
• The programme is free to attend. Candidates will be selected through an AHSC selection process.
• 3 days, delivered 1 day per month over a 6 week period with a follow up event after 6 months.
• The programme runs approximately every 12-18 months (note: this course was formerly called AHSC Researcher Development Programme).
• Registration for the Starting Out in Research course is currently closed.
• Imperial College AHSC Clinical Academic Training Office:  cato@imperial.ac.uk