Discover the Path to Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Research – This session is tailored for health and social care professionals eager to learn more about MND, its significance, and the critical need for further research. You’ll hear from leading experts on the collaborative efforts between the MND Association and NIHR, focusing on Doctoral and Advanced Fellowships. Get an in-depth look at these opportunities and explore how they can set you on a path toward impactful research.
Guests:
Dr Sophie Nyberg (MND Association)
Tom Szczerbicki (Programme Manager, NIHR Academy)
Faheem Makda (Senior Programme Manager, NIHR Academy)
Dr Rachel Dwyer (Senior Programme Manager, NIHR Academy)
Special advice from Dr Esther Hobson, a previous Doctoral Research fellowship holder and Current member of the review board,
This session includes a Q&A for direct interaction with the experts, insights from an established grant holder, and practical guidance for aspiring researchers. Whether you’re looking to specialise in MND or explore your next research step, this event is your gateway.
Useful resources:
Funding call info:
https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/funding-calls/?fwp_funders_facet=national-institute-for-health-and-care-research&fwp_research_type_facet=fellowship
Blog posts around fellowship applications :
https://www.nihr.ac.uk/blog/what-makes-nihr-doctoral-fellowship-application-excellent
https://www.nihr.ac.uk/blog/common-characteristics-great-fellowship-application
NIHR research career funding programmes: Opportunities for different levels.
https://www.nihr.ac.uk/career-development/research-career-funding-programmes
Join the national MND Clinical and Healthcare Research Community
https://www.mndcsg.org.uk/professionals/national-community
UK MND Research Institute
https://ukmndri.org/research/
Dr Anna Volkmer – Applying for an Advanced Fellowship
https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-future-funding-applying-for-an-nihr-advanced-fellowship/
UK DRI
