If you want to pursue a career in addiction science, sign up to one of these free webinars.
The SSA’s Early Career Research Network has organised three new webinars about major milestones for researchers: applying for a PhD, applying for a fellowship, and applying for a research grant. The aim is to equip people in the early-to-mid stages of their careers in addiction science with the tools for success.
How to get shortlisted for a PhD studentship
On 28 October (10–11:00), Dr Melissa Oldham will lead a session that guides attendees through the process of developing a strong PhD studentship application. You will hear from Hollie Walker about her own experience of successfully developing her PhD application, and from Dr Inge Kersbergen who will share what panels of shortlisters and interviewers are typically looking for.
Sign up for the PhD webinar
How to get shortlisted for a fellowship
On 31 October (11–12:00), Dr Elle Wadsworth will chair a webinar about developing your fellowship application. Dr Melissa Oldham will provide tips for applicants based on her own experience of applying for (and securing) a fellowship, and Dr Paul Toner will share his perspective of being on a judging panel.
Sign up for the fellowship webinar
How to write a winning research grant proposal
On 20 November (12–13:00), Dr Sophie Orton will facilitate a discussion about writing research grant proposals. Dr Nathan Critchlow will talk about his experience of applying for different types of research grants, starting with grants for smaller budgets and building up to larger project grants, Dr Katherine Severi will introduce the Institute of Alcohol Studies (IAS) Small Grants Scheme and provide tips for applicants, and Professor Matt Hickman will talk about his experience of shortlisting for the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) project grants.
Sign up for the research grant webinar
Upcoming funding opportunities
The SSA recently announced that it will be delivering the Addiction Healthcare Goals Research Leadership Programme – “providing funding for academic and career development programmes tailored to the specific demands of the addiction research field”. Dr Rob Calder will be attending the PhD and fellowship webinars in October to share more information about the funding that will become available through the flagship Addiction Healthcare Goals scheme.
Please get in touch if you have questions, or if you require reasonable adjustments for attending and participating in the webinars.
