Is a career in research for me? - social care/work

Date & Time: Feb 26, 2026 10:30 AM

Description

This 90-minute webinar is for anyone interested in exploring research as part of their career in social care and/or social work.

The NIHR funds world-leading health and social care research that improves people's health and wellbeing, while also promoting economic growth. We also support research careers, offering opportunities to develop new skills, access training and funding, and join a supportive network, while contributing to research that has real-world impact.

The webinar will cover:

insights into life as a research professional, shared by researchers at different career stages
an overview of research career pathways and what research work looks like in practice - key opportunities and challenges within research careers

Attend to discover:

first-hand perspectives on what it’s really like to work in research
the range of research roles and entry points available to those new to the field
our role in supporting individuals to develop research skills and career development

You will also have the opportunity to ask questions of the presenters at the end. The webinar will be chaired by Catherine Robinson, Professor of Social Care Research at the University of Manchester.