Clinical Research Network – Thames Valley and South Midlands (CRN)
The CRN provides funding and support to local qualified NHS providers to run clinical research studies. They also offer a comprehensive training programme for NHS professionals who want to get involved with clinical research. Visit NIHR CRN
Research Design Service (RDS) South Central
The RDS supports researchers to develop and design high quality research proposals for submission to NIHR funding programmes and other open, national, peer reviewed funding competitions for applied health or social care research. Visit NIHR RDS
The Applied Research Collaboration Oxford and Thames Valley (ARC OTV)
ARC OTV is hosted by Oxford Health NHS foundation Trust and led from the University of Oxford’s Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences. They carry out “applied” health and social care research – research intended to solve practical problems – as opposed to more curiosity driven “basic research”. Visit ARC OxTV
University of Oxford
The Clinical Trials and Research Governance team provides a range of free courses for clinical researchers including good clinical practice and good research practice plus drop-in sessions on obtaining ethical and HRA approvals. Visit University Research Support
NIHR Study Support Service
This service helps researchers plan, set up and deliver high quality research to time and target in both the NHS and in the wider health and social care environment across England. Visit NIHR Study Support
Council for Allied Health Professions Research (CAHPR)
CAHPR hubs run a range of activities to support AHPs such as small award schemes, events and mentoring. The Oxfordshire hub contacts are Annina Schmid and Mark Williams cahpr.oxfordshire@gmail.com.
CAHPR Oxford on Twitter
Clinical Academic Careers
These pages include an introductory video giving information about HEE’s funding schemes, downloads about the importance of research and its place in nursing and the allied health professions, and information about HEE’s Integrated Clinical Academic Programme of scholarships and Fellowships. Visit Health Education England
NHS Leadership Academy: The Edward Jenner Programme
Open to all health and care staff, this programme leads to an NHS Leadership Academy award in Leadership Foundations. Highly practical and patient-focused, it’s a great way to understand the purpose, challenges and culture of the NHS.
Visit Leadership Academy