Internships and Training

Aim:

  • To run a successful internship scheme that addresses the training needs for methodologists in order to advance their careers.

Overall objectives:

  • To Develop an appealing intern scheme that would attract undergraduate students and result in them going on to do a postgraduate degree in suitable subjects.
  • Map out training needs for methodologists at different stages of their career.
  • Create a repository of current training opportunities (such as NIHR personal awards) for methodologists.
  • Encourage development of new training resources that are needed to support methodologists in progressing in their career.

Objectives for the next 12 months:

  • Get funding to successfully run pilot internship scheme.
  • Survey different methodologist disciplines about training opportunities and needs.

Leadership training:

James Wason.