Career Development
We have a dynamic research capacity and development programme to train future research leaders in primary care research.
Funded by the NIHR, our programme complements the training opportunities provided by the NIHR Academy and other funding agencies such as the Medical Research Council and Wellcome Trust.
Trainee handbook
A comprehensive how-to-guide for SPCR trainees, covering reporting, communicating your research, policies, PPI/E, training and skills development, and more.
NIHR Academy Events and Webinars
The NIHR Academy holds a variety of events every year. Details of these events are listed on the events pages of the NIHR website and you can watch past events on their YouTube channel.
Upcoming events
Women’s prisons: how can we engage lived experience to improve primary care for women with severe mental illness?
Wednesday, 24 September 2025, 12pm to 1pm
SPCR Masterclass | An introduction to open publishing and peer review with NIHR Open Research
Thursday, 25 September 2025, 11am to 12pm
SAPC North 2025 Online
Thursday, 20 November 2025
Opportunities for undergraduates
SPCR Trainees
Learn more about the SPCR Trainees Community
NIHR Academy
The NIHR Academy manages NIHR training programmes
Links and resources
Access training, written guides, networking opportunities and career development advice.
Opportunities, a visual guide
As an integral part of the National Institute for Health and Care Research, the SPCR provides a wealth of career development opportunities for researchers and trainees, including placements, funding, leadership training, and prizes.
