Research capacity building, available for those who work in social care and social work in England.

A guide to research capacity building opportunities, from first exposure to research through to research leadership, for people who work across social care and social work in England. Available now.

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For those who work in any area of social care or social work with children, families, adults and communities, within a range of organisations such as a local authority, a care home, or a voluntary, community and social enterprise provider.

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If you answered yes to any of these, find out more about the national and regional opportunities available, whether you are completely new to research or want to become a research leader in your organisation and the wider sector.

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Research capacity building infographic: four stages from first exposure to research through to PhD, postdoctoral and leadership.

Research capacity building opportunities, at a glance

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Opportunities from first exposure to research to postdoctoral and leadership training for those who work in social care and social work.

First exposure Research leadership

★ Must be an NIHR Academy member ★★ Open to those with professional registration ★★★ Open to registered nurses ★★★★ Liverpool Health Partner only ★★★★★ Open to those in Adult Social Care

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