Academic Trainees Day 2026

This free, online event aims to support resident doctors who have research experience. We will cover the fundamentals of child health research through plenary talks and engaging, practical workshops.
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Spaces available
This event is free and will take place online

What to expect

SessionSpeaker
The post PhD cliff edge: navigating the next academic transitionDr Claire Wood
Innovative trial designsVictoria Homer
Genomics and precision paediatrics: What does the academic paediatrician need to know?Prof Meena Balasubramanian
Who is missing from our research? Designing for inclusionJennifer Preston
How to get your research published: From first draft to acceptanceProf Nick Brown
Inside the funding panel: How applications are really assessedProf Saul Faust
Science communication: How to explain your research to clinicians, patients, policymakers and the mediaProf Damian Roland

There will also be breakout rooms and activities throughout the day. 

You can access recordings from Academic Trainees Day 2025 on RCPCH Learning.