The NIHR Researcher Development Programme for Social Care Nurses is delighted to announce two new funded development opportunities:
Social Care Nurse Research Internships – for nurses with some experience of research who want to build on their research skills and take the next step in their research career.
Social Care Nurse Research Champions – for nurses with little or no research experience who are curious to get involved and want to learn how to embed research into practice.
Both roles offer paid time (1 day per week for 1 year), mentorship, and practical learning to build confidence, skills and visibility of research in social care.
Who can apply?
Registered Nurses working in social care settings across England. This includes residential care, domiciliary care, supported living, community-based and specialist services. Applicants must be employed by a Department of Health and Social Care-funded organisation (e.g., VCSEs, local authorities, charities or other providers).
Key dates
- Applications open: Tuesday 29 April 2025
- Applications close: Friday 27 June 2025 at 11:59pm
- Webinars: Informal MS Teams sessions taking place on 29 April, 9 May and 15 May
Where can you find out more?
Please email nursingandmidwifery@nihr.ac.uk to register for a webinar place.
You can find more details about these exciting new opportunities on the Researcher Development Programme for Social Care Nurses webpage. There you will also find the online form you will need to fill in to apply (available from Tuesday 29 April 2025 at midday).
If you have any accessibility needs, email nursingandmidwifery@nihr.ac.uk for support.
Best of luck with your applications.
