Launchpad! Get involved in Research

Including more than 20 £10K internships a year

We are really pleased to announce the start of the NIHR funded Launchpad Programme. The programme is led by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Trust and a consortium of NHS and academic organisations across the South Central region.

The launchpad programme involves three stages of support to help registered health and care professionals working in the region to get involved in research. The programme offers:

• Online support and coaching throughout the three year duration of the programme

• A free two day ‘Getting started in research’ training programme which will run annually

• Twenty three 10K internships for teams or individuals each year

If you would like to know more please see the programmes webpages using the following link: Launchpad Programme | Academy of Research

We are holding a webinar on Thursday 16^th October, 12-1pm about the programme. Please register here to attend. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/launchpad-programme-webinar-tickets-1730160670139?aff=oddtdtcreator  We will also make sure a recording of the webinar is posted on the website

Other keys dates are:

• Online drop in sessions start from November 6^th

• The ‘Getting started in Research’ two day online course will run on the 4^th Dec and 8^th Jan. People can apply for the course online until the 31^st October.

• The internship applications open on the 8^th Dec and close Friday 23^rd January

• A special internship application drop in session will run on the 18^th Dec 12-1pm