Partner events: Special one-off events
Demystifying the NIHR: Proposal development and understanding the funder
Monday 9 November, 2-3pm
BSMS is facilitating an online session via Teams on Demystifying the NIHR. We will hear from Professors Carrie Llewellyn and Mood Bhutta, both of whom have held large NIHR grants and served on NIHR review panels. They will share their perspectives on the NIHR funding landscape, the projects they have led, what makes a strong application, and how proposals are assessed. The session will help participants better understand the funder’s priorities, expectations, and application processes. It will also explore key elements of proposal development, including building competitive applications, and aligning research ideas with NIHR priorities. Participants will have a brief opportunity for questions at the end.This session is open to all BSMS researchers along with those who are part of Eastern Arc consortium, ARC KSS, University of Sussex, University of Brighton and University Hospitals Sussex NHS Trust.
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Building Your Research Profile: First grant and leadership skills
Wednesday 25 November, 12.30-3.30pm, Meeting room, Medical Research Building
We are delighted to invite you to this upcoming workshop on developing successful research grant applications. This is a Joint BSMS/ARC KSS Academy Workshop. The afternoon will include expert-led sessions on the key components of competitive funding applications, practical guidance for preparing your first grant proposal, and the leadership and collaboration skills needed to build a successful research career. There will also be opportunities to network with colleagues over lunch. We hope you will be able to join us. The session is particularly designed for early and mid career researchers but wider research community is welcome to attend.
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Learning from real cases: What worked, what didn’t, and What we learned (PPI)
Thursday 26 November, 10:30am-12pm in the Meeting Room, Medical Research Building
BSMS would like to welcome you to an interactive session exploring the ongoing nature of learning, development, and reflection within meaningful Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) in research. This event will host talks from a selection of BSMS researchers who are currently leading active PPI projects, each sharing real case studies that highlight both successes and challenges encountered along the way. The session will highlight practical approaches to achieving high quality PPI, encouraging reflection on what is working well, what might be proving challenging, and what can be learned throughout the process of coordinating these activities. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with colleagues, gain insight into effective involvement strategies, and consider how these lessons can support PPI within their own research areas.
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Impact Elevator Pitch workshop
Thursday 16 April, 2:30-4pm, Meeting room, Medical Research Building
Facilitator: Deeptima Massey
The workshop offers an opportunity to deliver a 3-minute “elevator pitch” on your research and to learn how other researchers are making impact a priority. Participants will spend dedicated time refining their impact ambitions through peer discussion, identifying key audiences, routes to impact, and practical next steps. Researchers who have attended previously are welcome to return and share how their impact goals and activities have developed over the past 12 months.
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Explore our partner-run events through the webpages listed below. These events are open to health and care academics across Sussex. Please see read the specific event details for further information and guidance on registering.
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