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A national service delivered via 8 RSS Hubs, with Specialist Centres in public health and social care research, providing expert research and methods advice on the design and delivery of research. Website: www.nihr.ac.uk/rss

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · Jun 13

Watch the NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) animation to find out more about the RSS and how we can help support you to develop applied health, public health and social care funding applications to realise your research ambitions ✨️
youtu.be/-IXqh0Op_Qs?...

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 23h

Thinking of applying for one of NIHR's research funding opportunities: www.nihr.ac.uk/funding-oppo...

Get in touch with the NIHR RSS to get access to a national network of research and methods experts to help you to develop your application👇
www.nihr.ac.uk/support-and-...

www.nihr.ac.uk

NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 1d

Join us for the next seminar in our Research Methods Academy Series. This session will explore:

When is a stepped wedge trial the most appropriate design choice?
Are stepped wedge trials more ethical than alternative approaches?

imperial-ac-uk.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#rssresearchmethodsacademy

Professor Richard Hooper, Professor of Medical Statistics

Join us to discuss situations where a stepped wedge design might be up for consideration (more importantly) when it might be defended as the most sensible choice

Wednesday 15th October at 1pm

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Richard Hooper @richardhooper.bsky.social · 8d

I'm doing a webinar in two weeks (15 Oct 1-2pm BST), part of NIHR Research Support Service's Methods Academy series, on the age-old question: should I do a stepped wedge trial?

Free registration, details here: tinyurl.com/z6cjvce3

@nihr-rss.bsky.social @wiphcem.bsky.social @qmul-wiph.bsky.social

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 3d

Upcoming NIHR RSS Doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowship online webinars (Mental Health and Neuroscience)

1. Overview session
23 October 25
10.00-11.30am
Register: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

2. Masterclass session
13 Nov 25
10.00-11.30am
Register: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 6d

The new NIHR RSS Research Methods Academy series launched with two sessions on sample size

Watch the seminar recordings via the new NIHR RSS YouTube Channel & help bring better methods into practice 👉 youtube.com/@NIHR_RSS

#rssresearchmethodsacademy

NIHR Research Support Service (RSS)

A national service providing expert research and methods advice on the design and delivery of research; delivered via 8 RSS Hubs with Specialist Centres in public health and social care research.

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 7d

📣 Job Vacancy: The RSS Hub delivered by the University of York and Partners are appointing a Research Fellow to play a key role as an RSS Advisor specialising in the provision of advice and support on research inclusion

Find out more and to apply: jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/rese...

#researchinclusion

Jobs - The University of York

jobs.york.ac.uk

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Richard Hooper @richardhooper.bsky.social · 8d

I really enjoyed this talk from @richarddriley.bsky.social today, particularly the football quotes! Looking forward to seeing this available on the NIHR YouTube channel soon. @nihr-rss.bsky.social

Richard Riley (R²) @richarddriley.bsky.social · 9d

Giving a talk today which anyone can watch online: 1pm - 2pm
"The Importance of Sample Size for the Development and Evaluation of Clinical Prediction Models"
- intended for a broad audience (anyone doing or using prediction model research)
imperial-ac-uk.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Research Methods Academy: Seminar - The Importance of Sample Size for the Development and Evaluation of Clinical Prediction Models. After registering, you w...

Led by Professor Richard Riley Join this Online Seminar on clinical prediction models estimate individual risk for outcomes from disease. Many studies lack rigorous design; this session will focus o...

imperial-ac-uk.zoom.us

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 14d

Upcoming NIHR RSS three half-day workshops for new researchers

We introduce NIHR Funding Awards for new researchers, how to pick a good research area, how to choose a supervisory team and how to design and write a funding application

Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 16d

@nihr.bsky.social, supported by the NIHR Research Support Service, are launching a series of webinars for the second round of the NIHR funding opportunity on decarbonising the health and social care system 🌱

Detailed webinar descriptions can be found here: www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/deca...

NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 18d

The NIHR Future Focused Leadership Programme is an immersive programme that will help you to develop your capabilities and effectiveness as a leader.

Deadline to apply: 21/10/2025

Apply➡️ www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/futu...

NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 19d

NIHR RSS Research Methods Academy Online Seminar Series: "Determining Sample Size in Qualitative Research"

24 Sept
1-2pm
Register: imperial-ac-uk.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Join us to understand the purpose of choosing a sample size in qualitative research, in contrast to quantitative research.

NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 20d

NIHR RSS Online Grant Writing Workshop ✍️

Want to turn your health or social care research idea into a funded project? Join us for an online event designed to help you craft your proposal for NIHR Funding

6 Nov 25, 10am - 1pm

Find out more and to register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-resea...

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 20d

The NIHR Mentoring Programme is open for applications 📝
We now have two streams per cohort:
🟥Early career researcher stream: final year PhD to 2 years post-doctoral
🟦Mid career researcher stream: two years postdoctoral and above

Both streams are open now: www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/nihr...

NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 26d

For expert support to help develop your social care research funding application, contact the RSS Specialist Centre for Social Care: www.nihr.ac.uk/support-and-...

NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 26d

📣 NIHR Research Programme for Social Care Funding Opportunity Now Open to apply: www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/rpsc...

Deadline to apply: 10 Dec 25

Upcoming webinar about this funding opportunity: 1 Oct 25 1.30- 3.30

Register to attend here: www.eventbrite.com/e/nihr-rpsc-...

NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · 27d

Upcoming NIHR RSS Participatory Research Ethics Sessions:

18 Sept 25: Navigating Ethics Applications

16 Oct 25: Mad-Centred Participation

20 Nov 25: Topic-based on signup forms feedback

15 Jan 26: Topic-based on signup forms feedback

Register here: forms.office.com/e/ay78Pgizsn

NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · Sep 4

Upcoming NIHR RSS “Ask the Expert – brief one to one session in Mental Health Economics”

Date: Friday 19 September 25
Choose a 15-minute time slot between 1 - 2pm
Register now to book your slot with one of our RSS experts here: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · Sep 3

Join the first two online sessions of our new Research Methods Academy: Seminar Series!

📊 How many is enough? Understanding sample size

Seminar 1: 24 Sept 25, 1-2
Register here: imperial-ac-uk.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Seminar 2: 30 Sept 25, 1-2
Register here: imperial-ac-uk.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Mental Health Research Incubator @mhrincubator.bsky.social · Sep 2

It's not too late to register for the @nihr-rss.bsky.social's Fellowship Application Day 2025. Dedicated to those interested in a NIHR Doctoral or Post-doctoral Fellowship, this free workshop gives attendees the information they need for a competitive application.

Register here! bit.ly/RSS-FAD

Wessex Health Partners @whpartners.bsky.social · Jul 23

👀Applying for a research fellowship is competitive

🤝This event will help you improve the quality of your application

🙏Via @unisouthampton.bsky.social and @nihr-rss.bsky.social

NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · Sep 2

Apply to join our Impact Advisory Board. We're looking for an individual with sector-specific insight & an interest in health and social care research to join as Co-Chair, alongside a public contributor Co-Chair.

Apply by 8 Sept 25

Find out more and apply: www.nihr.ac.uk/get-involved...

NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · Sep 1

Upcoming NIHR RSS online webinar: Exploring imposter / fraudulent participants in qualitative research and PPIE: A practical and ethical conversation for researchers and practitioners.

Date: 8 September 25
Time: 10.30 -11.30am

Register to attend here: forms.office.com/e/gRRLdpjiL6

NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · Aug 29

Demystifying public and community involvement and engagement in research 📽 NIHR RSS webinar

Hear from NIHR RSS experts, public contributors, and researchers on their experiences. They also share practical advice on public and community involvement and engagement.

m.youtube.com/watch?v=TsV8...

Webinar - Demystifying public and community involvement and engagement

YouTube video by NIHR RSS Specialist Centre for Public Health

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · Aug 28

We are excited to launch our new Research Methods Academy: Seminar Series!
Hear from leading experts on innovative and best practice methods to strengthen your research proposal. Find out more and register: www.nihr.ac.uk/news/nihr-la...

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · Aug 15

Develop your leadership and management skills with our 15 free online modules. They share the latest leadership tools to enable you to reflect on and practise new approaches.

Login or register on NIHR Learn to find out more: learn.nihr.ac.uk

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NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) @nihr-rss.bsky.social · Aug 14

Upcoming NIHR RSS online webinar: "Ask the expert - Post Award Clinical Trial Set-Up webinar"

Date: 2 September 25
Time: 2 - 3pm

Register here: https: //forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=FM9wg_MWFky4PHJAcWVDVryOZAINPnFKtXcbv8IMatBUM1kyTllVQzhENFNES01HUEIySkpVNThFMC4u&route=shorturl

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