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Respiratory Clinical Research Training Day with BTS, ACPRC, ARNS and ARTP

This Respiratory Clinical Research Training Day is a full-day meeting in Birmingham, jointly hosted by BTS, ACPRC, ARNS and ARTP.

This event is specifically for nurses, physiotherapists, healthcare scientists, pharmacists and other members of the multidisciplinary respiratory team who are interested in becoming involved in respiratory research.

Delegate fees and travel expenses for the day are fully funded by BTS. We ask for a £50 deposit to secure your place which is refunded if you attend or if you cancel in advance.

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DECEMBER 2026

Birmingham Conference and Events Centre

Booking Status:

Open (closes 30 September)

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Respiratory Clinical Research Training Day

  • The faculty of friendly and approachable clinical academics will explore in small groups:

    • Routes into research
    • What research area is best for you
    • How to develop a stellar CV/PhD application

    You will hear from colleagues at the start of their research careers, as well as those with established international research portfolios, giving you a realistic and inspiring picture of what a research career can look like. The programme includes plenty of time for discussion and networking.

    Please note this event is not suitable for those already registered for a PhD.

  • 9:00am - 9:30am Registration and refreshments
    9:30am - 9:45am Welcome

    Routes into reseach
    Chairs: Dr Harriet Shannon and Dr Kate Lippiett
    9:45am - 10:10am

    Routes into research: Step 1
    Why do it, deciding on research topic/area, developing research question and finding funding
    Professor Anne-Marie Russell
    10:10am - 10:35am Routes into research: Case studies
    Hearing from those who have got into research
    Dr Kirsti Loughran 
    Sarah Mulholland
    10:35am - 10:45am Q&A
    10:45am - 10:50am Introduction to group sessions
    10:50am - 11:05am Refreshment break
    Group sessions: Types of research – what’s best for you?
    11:05am - 11:20am Group session A: Qualitative research
    Dr Kate Lippiett, Maria Parsonage
    11:25am - 11:40am Group session B: Quantitative research
    Aleks Gawlik-Lipinski, Dr David Culliford
    11:45am - 12:00pm Group session C: Mixed methods research 
    Lizzie Grillo, Dr Jane Watson
    12:05pm - 12:20pm Group session D: Research networks (e.g. CAHPR and other networks)
    Dr Harriet Shannon, Monica Fletcher
    12:20pm - 1:15pm Lunch break
    Group sessions: How to...
    1:15pm - 1:30pm Group session E: Designing a great research question
    TBC
    1:35pm - 1:50pm Group session F: How to build a stellar research CV
    Professor Anne-Marie Russell, Professor Anna Murphy
    1:55pm - 2:10pm Group session G: How to submit a successful MRes/PhD application
    Fiona Howroyd 
    2:15pm - 2:30pm Group session H: How to submit successful abstracts and journal papers
    Dr Kate Lippiett, Dr Samantha Irving
    2:35pm - 3:00pm Refreshment break
    Next steps
    Chairs: Maria Parsonage, Professor Anna Murphy
    3:00pm - 3:50pm Practical steps for members of the multi disciplinary team: panel discussion and Q&A
    3:50pm - 4:00pm  Wrap up – what next?

     

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  • This training day is open to non members as well as BTS members. The expectation is that applicants will be a member of either BTS, ACPRC, ARNS or ARTP. If not, please confirm this in the application form.

    How to apply for a place

    During the booking process you will be asked to submit a short statement and to submit a deposit of £50. Deposits will be refunded after you attend the event and travel grants are available to support your attendance.

    Applications will close on 30 September, or earlier if the event is oversubscribed. Places are limited to 40. If you are not offered a place this time, we will refund your booking deposit. 

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