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SUMMARY:Essential Guide to Grant Applications
DESCRIPTION:The EGGA 2026 masterclass will take place on Tuesday 19th\, Wednesday 20th and Thursday 21st May 2026. \nEGGA will be held on Zoom. Register for EGGA on our Zoom portal here. \nOur Essential Guide to Grant Applications (EGGA) is a free-to-attend\, online\, three-day masterclass\, funded and hosted by NIHR RSS USP\, on how to write a grant application for applied health or social care research that is strong from a methodological point of view\, reads well and presents a convincing case for funding. The event will cover important writing tips\, along with guidance on what reviewers will be looking for in an application. Attendees will learn how to make their research idea clear and compelling to reviewers\, how to write a good methods section and how to demonstrate credible support. \nThe online masterclass focuses on how to sell your research idea by: \n\nwriting a convincing application with a good structure\, flow and argument;\npresenting a strong methods section\, including statistical\, qualitative\, health economics and Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) elements;\nhaving a good project plan;\nengaging with sources of external support for your research.\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat’s the format?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEGGA is held online. Content is delivered through: \n\nPresentations\nPanel discussions\nQ&A sessions\nOptional homework\, worksheets and exercises\n\n\n\n\n\nWho should attend?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEGGA is open to all healthcare professionals\, social care and public health practitioners\, health researchers and SMEs who intend to apply to an open\, competitive\, peer-reviewed funding programme in the 12 months following the masterclass. Attendees are welcome internationally\, but the content will be geared towards UK-based funding systems. The Research Support Service is part of the NIHR; although the content of EGGA is relevant for anyone applying for health or social care funding\, it will be most relevant for those submitting to NIHR funding streams. \n\n\n\n\nWhat topics are covered?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresentations and practical sessions will cover the following topics (and more): \n\nGetting your message across to reviewers quickly and clearly\nSales pitch and writing style\nCommunicating the importance of your work\nWhat do funding panels love and hate to see in applications?\nThe importance of the research question\, title\, aims and objectives\nThe importance of Plain English summaries\nShowing reviewers you can deliver: the importance of a good case for support\nExpectations and common mistakes in the case for support\nHow to present statistics sections\nHow to present health economics sections\nHow to present qualitative sections\nReassuring reviewers\nShowing reviewers you can deliver: demonstrating credible support\nThe importance of good Patient and Public Involvement\nThe importance of good project management\nDemonstrating the potential for tangible outputs\nThe importance of a good pre-submission review\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen does EGGA take place?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEGGA takes place annually\, usually in the Spring Term. The event will run across three consecutive days from 9am to 4pm on each day. Delegates will be expected to attend all three days. \nIf you’d like to be notified when registrations for the next EGGA open\, please email nihr-rss@soton.ac.uk
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/essential-guide-to-grant-applications/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:2026 Dementia\, Delirium and Brain Health Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Dementia\, Delirium and Brain Health Meeting is intended for clinicians and healthcare professionals working with older people living with Dementia or Delirium. \nThis conference will cover core areas of interest to all specialists responsible for the healthcare of older people\, with a particular focus on: \n\nBrain health and prevention\nIdentifying and diagnosing dementia\nLiving with dementia\nEnd of life with dementia\n\nCall for abstracts:\nPlease submit your abstracts for the meeting before the closing date: 5pm GMT 16 February 2026 \nSubmit your abstract \nFlexible attendance options & registration fees for 2026:\nIn person or online\nThere is no difference in registration fees for in person and online meeting attendance. The registration fee provides access to the conference or online for the days you are registered. On demand viewing post event will be limited to the days for which you have registered and paid. \nThere is a flexible transfer from in person to online attendance as clinical service and life balance require. Please check our FAQs first for any queries you may have about attendance or on demand watching. \nWho should attend:\n\nAll consultants\, nurses and allied health care professionals with an interest in the healthcare of older people\nGPs with an extended role in older people and GP trainees\nNurse and Allied Healthcare Professionals\n\nAdvanced and specialist practitioners\nConsultant practitioners/consultant nurses\n\n\nPharmacists\nResearchers into ageing and age-related conditions\n\nWhy participate:\n\nUnderstand more on the key areas & challenges faced in diagnosing and managing Dementia and Delirium\nHear focused presentations on core areas on improving Brain Health\nPresent your own research\nNetwork & socialise with other healthcare professionals\n\nFully funded places: In person or online\nMembers in Category B\, C and D are now eligible to apply for a new BGS event grant. This will cover the registration cost for a BGS conference\, either virtually or in person. Applications can be submitted from the event registration page\, and should be requested and approved before completing registration. \nFind out more \nVenue: IET Austin Court\, Birmingham
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/2026-dementia-delirium-and-brain-health-meeting/
LOCATION:IET\, 2 Savoy Place\, London\, WC2R 0B\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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SUMMARY:Using and Combining Imaging Derived Phenotypes for Dementia
DESCRIPTION:Two day online Workshop 20th and 21st May 2026. Improve your knowledge and skills in using neuroimaging for dementia research\n\n\n\nDeep Dementia Phenotyping (DEMON) Network Early Career Workshop: Using and Combining Imaging Derived Phenotypes for Dementia \n1pm-6pm BST 20th and 21st May 2026 \nDo you want to improve your knowledge and skill of using neuroimaging to understand dementia? This workshop is for researchers wanting to improve their skills in using and understanding neuroimaging in dementia. It will cover a wide range of structural\, functional\, and vascular imaging phenotypes\, and how to combine them together and with other biomarkers. We will talk about applying image derived phenotypes to understand disease mechanisms\, to develop biomarkers\, and for clinical use. You will come away from the workshop with new skills and enthusiasm to use neuroimaging to improve your research. \nConfirmed speakers include: \n\nFidel Alfaro-Almagro\, University of Oxford\nLiju An\, Lund University\nGaurav Bhalerao\, University of Oxford\nJames Cole\, UCL\nAngelina Kancheva\, University of Glasgow\nAudrey Low\, Mayo Clinic\nTom Nichols\, University of Oxford\nEnrico Premi\, Università degli Studi di Brescia\nTim Rittman\, University of Cambridge\nGabriel Ziegler\, Freie Universität Berlin\n\n\nRegister to Attend
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/using-and-combining-imaging-derived-phenotypes-for-dementia/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Vignette Workshop: Addressing Inequalities in Dementia Care
DESCRIPTION:Do you work in health or social care and support people living with dementia? This interactive\, face to face workshop invites professionals to explore inequalities in dementia care through structured vignette discussions. \nWorking in small groups\, attendees will review written case scenarios and collaboratively identify challenges and practical solutions to reduce inequalities experienced by people living with dementia. \nThis Equadem Network + session offers a valuable opportunity to reflect on real world situations\, share perspectives\, and contribute to improving care approaches across services. \nWhen\nWednesday 20th May – 13:30 to 15:30 – Registration from 13:00 \nWhere\nUniversity of Liverpool \nWho Should Attend\nThis workshop is open to anyone aged 18 and over\, based in England\, and working in health or social care or local authorities with people living with dementia. \nThis includes\, but is not limited to:GPs\, physiotherapists\, clinical psychologists\, psychiatrists\, occupational therapists\, nurses\, orthoptists\, carers\, support workers\, and those working in day care\, home care\, residential care\, or commissioning roles. \nWhat to Expect\n\nGroup based discussion of dementia care scenarios\nIdentification of inequalities and barriers\nCollaborative problem solving\nShared learning across disciplines\n\nRefreshments\nTea\, coffee\, and biscuits will be available during registration. \nReimbursement\nParticipants will receive a £30 shopping voucher as a thank you for their time. \nContact\nEquademnetworkplus@liverpool.ac.ukemma.williams2@liverpool.ac.uk \n\nRegister
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/vignette-workshop-addressing-inequalities-in-dementia-care/
LOCATION:University of Liverpool\, Walker Lecture Theatre\, Engineering Building University of Liverpool\, Liverpool\, L69 3BX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T200000
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SUMMARY:Catchup - Research Showcase - Exercise\, Brain Health & Alzheimer’s Risk
DESCRIPTION:How does physical activity influence brain health as we age. And what are the best ways to support people in staying active to reduce dementia risk. \nThis livestream is part of the Dementia Researcher weekly Showcase series. Each week we host a 45 minute online session bringing researchers together to share their work\, methods\, and ideas. \nIn this session\, Dr Marta Stojanovic will introduce her research on how exercise impacts cognitive and brain health\, particularly in older adults and those at risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Her work also explores how to increase engagement in physical activity\, addressing one of the key challenges in translating evidence into real world impact. \nMarta is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Kentucky\, with a background in clinical psychology and neuropsychology. Her research uses a multi method approach\, combining laboratory studies\, neuroimaging\, physiological measures\, wearable technology\, and real world data collection to better understand both the effects of exercise and how to promote it. \nAttendees can expect a research focused session with time for questions and discussion. \n\nWatch the Recording
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/research-showcase-exercise-brain-health-alzheimers-risk/
LOCATION:Dementia Researcher Communities App
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Catchup - Research Showcase - Neurocognitive Metrics for Detecting Alzheimer’s Pathology
DESCRIPTION:As biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease continue to advance\, are cognitive assessments keeping pace. And how can we better detect early changes using tools we already have. \nThis livestream is part of the Dementia Researcher weekly Showcase series. Each week we host a 45 minute online session bringing researchers together to share their work\, methods\, and ideas. \nIn this session\, Dr Davide Bruno will present his work on developing neurocognitive metrics that are sensitive to Alzheimer’s disease pathology. His research focuses on extracting more informative measures from existing neuropsychological tests\, rather than relying on entirely new tools. \nThese approaches aim to provide accessible\, non proprietary methods that can better align cognitive assessment with advances in biomarker research\, helping to improve early detection and understanding of disease progression. \nDavide is an Associate Professor of Cognitive Neuropsychology at Liverpool John Moores University and the University of Wisconsin Madison. His work sits at the intersection of cognitive neuroscience and clinical research\, focusing on improving how we measure and detect changes in brain function. \nAttendees can expect a research focused session with time for questions and discussion. \n\nWatch the Recording
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/research-showcase-neurocognitive-metrics-for-detecting-alzheimers-pathology/
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