http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newseventsCareer developmentThu, 1 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100webteam@rcn.org.ukRCN Research and development10http://www.rcn.org.uk/images/rss/RCN_.gifhttp://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newseventshttp://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/career_development/professor_in_supportive_and_palliative_care_at_the_university_of_nottinghamYou will have an outstanding international reputation for a distinctive portfolio of research in a relevant area and a strong track record of gaining competitive funding. The post comes with funding for a research associate post to assist you to develop your distinctive research programme once in post. Closing date to apply is 5 July 2013.Wed, 15 May 2013 12:13:31 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/career_development/two_phd_opportunities_at_the_university_of_west_of_scotlandSuccessful candidates will receive an £13,590 annual stipend payable for three years and payment of tuition fees (current value is £3,900) to study evaluation of restorative practices in complaints resolution or working with older people with dementia. Apply by 14 June 2013.Tue, 14 May 2013 13:36:48 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/career_development/thirteen_clinical_academic_doctoral_fellowships_in_health_sciences_offered_by_the_university_of_southamptonEach Fellowship across a range of disciplines is for four years, starting September 2013. You will receive an annual stipend of £14,000 plus £800 to support additional training and development costs during the Fellowship. Closing date to apply is 27 May 2013.Mon, 13 May 2013 11:02:48 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/career_development/nhs_leadership_academy_professional_development_programmesAvailable for everyone working in health and NHS funded care, these national programmes funded by the NHS are designed to develop outstanding leaders for every tier across the healthcare system. Decide which one is for you and apply by 14 June 2013.Fri, 10 May 2013 09:57:11 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/career_development/mphil_or_phd_studentship_on_age_appropriate_care_for_young_people_with_cancerYou should have at least a first degree and some research knowledge and experience for this full-time, three-year funded studentship at London South Bank University’s Faculty of Health and Social Care. Apply by 31 May 2013.Tue, 07 May 2013 11:38:31 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/career_development/nursing_and_midwifery_leadership_development_programmes_for_englandThe NHS Leadership Academy is investing over £46 million in core programmes mapping to foundation, mid and executive level leadership development, two of these programmes are for nurses and midwives at either front line or senior levels. Bookings for cohorts 3, 4 and 5 are now open, demand is high.Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:02:29 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/career_development/join_or_lead_an_nihr_advisory_groupNIHR evaluation, trials and studies co-ordination centre has opportunities for professional contributors across a variety of fields and through a variety of channels as a panel or board member, or as a chair for their health research programmes. Apply by 7 June 2013.Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:12:30 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/career_development/action_research_course_in_health_scienceYou will learn the prerequisites for undertaking action research within the range of methodological approaches used in health science fields. This free of charge, two-day course is set at postgraduate level and contains both theoretical and practical elements in a combination of lectures, facilitated discussion and workshops.Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:24:45 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/career_development/generationq_leadership_programme_opens_for_applicationsApply for a place on this fully funded part-time leadership programme from the Health Foundation, designed for senior people working in any aspect of health care or the voluntary sector who are in a position to influence improvements to care quality. Closing date is 4 June 2013.Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:53:16 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/career_development/research_methods_in_sexual_health_and_hivA five-day course aims to teach from forumlating a research question, to good practice in research, to presenting at conferences and publishing scientific papers.Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:40:01 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/career_development/mary_seacole_leadership_and_development_awardsThese awards will fund nurses, midwives and health visitors in England to undertake specific health care projects or other educational/development activity that benefits and improves the health outcomes of people from BME communities. Apply by 31 May 2013.Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:12:09 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/career_development/florence_nightingale_travel_scholarships_for_2013-14_for_uk_or_overseas_studyUse this funding of up to £5,000 to study practice elsewhere in the UK and/or overseas to enhance patient/user care in the UK. These scholarships are available to nurses and midwives registered with the NMC working and living in the UK. Closing date to apply is 31 July 2013.Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:01:26 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/career_development/twelve_fully_funded_nihr_masters_in_clinical_research_at_the_university_of_east_angliaYou will link theory and method with the practical skills to design and carry out in-depth healthcare research. The one-year, full-time course culminates in you carrying out a piece of research linked to UEA’s top academics.Mon, 25 Feb 2013 14:48:49 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/career_development/join_one_of_the_hta_topic_identification_development_and_evaluation_panels_advisory_groupsEncouraging nurses to join one of the TIDE panels of NHS experts, the HTA is particularly looking for expertise in elective and emergency specialist care. Ideally, you are working in a hospital setting.Thu, 14 Feb 2013 12:23:00 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/career_development/access_the_video_and_audio_archive_for_the_esrc_2012_research_methods_festivalYou can view or download free of charge ‘What is?’ audio slideshows presented at the fifth Economic and Social Research Council’s Research Methods Festival in July 2012.Mon, 21 Jan 2013 14:37:16 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/career_development/50_esrc_bursaries_to_update_your_research_skillsThese bursaries, worth of up to £1,000 each, will enable staff in the UK social science community engaged in research, teaching research methods or supervising research to update their skills. Apply from 1 December 2012.Fri, 30 Nov 2012 11:12:47 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/career_development/dh_clinical_academic_training_pathway_national_internship_opportunities_for_ahps,_nurses_and_midwivesAnnounced in September 2012, nurses, midwives and AHPs from across the NHS can apply for one of 150 places on this programme, part of the Government’s strategy of developing the role of the clinical academic researcher.Wed, 19 Sep 2012 10:56:29 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/career_development/quantitative_research_designs_101_online_learning_moduleReleased in July 2012, this Canadian resource is for public health practitioners who face many different kinds of practice-based questions about how best to promote health, prevent illness or treat health problems in your communities.Fri, 13 Jul 2012 11:15:20 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/career_development/nurses_win_places_on_leadership_programme_to_improve_the_quality_of_healthcareAnnounced in June 2012, the eighteen senior healthcare professionals successful in their application to join the Health Foundation’s GenerationQ programme leadership programme include two nurses.Thu, 28 Jun 2012 15:40:26 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/career_development/2012_postgraduate_research_training_-_pgcert_and_pgdip_programmesIn March 2012, we wrote to every Higher Education Institution in the UK who run healthcare courses enquiring about their postgraduate research training opportunities. The following universities responded, outlining details of the Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) and Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) programmes.Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:49:55 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/career_development/2012_postgraduate_research_training_-_masters_programmesIn March 2012, we wrote to every Higher Education Institution in the UK who run healthcare courses enquiring about their postgraduate research training opportunities. The following universities responded, outlining details of the Master of Arts (MA), Master of Science (MSc), and Master of Research (MRes) programmes.Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:46:34 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/career_development/2012_postgraduate_research_training_-_professional_doctoratesIn March 2012, we wrote to every Higher Education Institution in the UK who run healthcare courses enquiring about their postgraduate research training opportunities. The following universities responded, outlining details of the Professional Doctorate programme.Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:42:40 +0100