SPHR Networks
SPHR networks support discussion and collaboration for SPHR members with specific methodological, discipline or subject interests. The aim of the networks is to facilitate expertise sharing and as a forum for capacity building. Those outside of the School in other institutions are also welcome to join SPHR networks. Find out more:
Network for Health Economics
Network for Health and risk communications for public health
Network for the use of natural experiments in public health
NIHR Academy
The academy plays a pivotal role in attracting, training and supporting the best health and care researchers to tackle the complex challenges of the future. The NIHR Academy is responsible for the development and coordination of NIHR academic training, career development and research capacity development.
Keeping in the loop
The Academy promote member opportunities and benefits through a monthly Academy Member newsletter. You will receive this directly from your Academic Career Development (ACD) Lead or Manager. You can find your infrastructure or school Academic Career Development Lead on our website.
You can also stay up to date on news and developments from across the NIHR by
signing up for NIHR newsletters, and following us on:
● LinkedIn
● Instagram
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Benefits of your membership
If you are an Academy Member, you may be eligible to apply for bespoke events and professional development opportunities:
● Future Focused Leadership Programme
● Mentoring Programme
● NIHR leadership webinars, workshops and e-learning
● Academy Members’ Conference (annual Autumn event)
The Academy provide tailored opportunities to those Academy members within infrastructure and schools.
● Short Placement Award for Research Collaboration (SPARC)
● Local Authority Short Placement Award for Research Collaboration (LA SPARC)
● Doctoral Training Camp
● Post Doctoral event
Get involved with the NIHR Academy
If you would like to get more involved with the NIHR Academy, they have many opportunities and resources available:
● NIHR Academy Member LinkedIn group: A dedicated space for you to network and have discussions with peers, as well as receive updates.
● Become a champion for research careers: As an ambassador for NIHR Academy, you’ll help spread the word and impact the future of health and care research.
● NIHR Academy core slide deck: A resource which is regularly updated with information on the latest opportunities.
● Academy Member Event Fund: This fund supports postdoctoral members to plan and host events which support the NIHR Academy programmes.
● Join a Funding Committee
Cross NIHR resources
There are also information and services from across the NIHR to support during your award and research career:
● Be Part of Research: Our free registry service could help you recruit participants to your study quickly and effectively.
● Research Support Service (RSS)
● NIHR Glossary
Please contact your ACD Lead or the NIHR team at icbs@nihr.ac.uk to discuss these career development opportunities.