Bournemouth University is delighted to be working with UWE Bristol as one of the NIHR INSIGHT hosts providing funded postgraduate M.Res. research training for health and social care professionals. BU provides excellent training, development, and teaching for the postgraduate community across disciplinary and interdisciplinary research fields.
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) INSIGHT programme is a unique opportunity designed to inspire and equip the next generation of health and social care researchers. As part of its commitment to fostering a world-class research workforce, the NIHR INSIGHT programme offers a transformative experience with numerous benefits:
- Exposure to Research Opportunities: Gain invaluable insight into health and social care research.
- Hands-On Experience: Engage directly with researchers and practitioners, acquiring real-world skills.
- Mentorship: Receive guidance from experienced professionals, helping to shape your research career and development.
If you are health or social care professional you may want to have a look at the experience of midwifery researcher and current M.Res. student Susara Blunden (click here!). For a more informal discussion email INSIGHTSWCC@bournemouth.ac.uk
Applications Open until 31st March 2025 (for September 2025 entry).












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