Research capacity development and training
1Department of Social Medicine, Canynge Hall, Bristol, UK.
Journal of Health Services Research & Policy
|November 14, 2008
Summary
The Health Services Research Collaboration (HSRC) developed research capacity through grants, PhD training, and networking. These initiatives aimed to foster high-quality Health Services Research (HSR) in the UK.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Research Capacity Development
- UK Research Policy
Background:
- The Health Services Research Collaboration (HSRC) received core funding for research capacity building.
- The goal was to enhance the quality of Health Services Research (HSR) within the United Kingdom.
- Initiatives focused on training, funding, and networking for researchers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe and evaluate the impact of HSRC's research capacity development programs.
- To assess the effectiveness of small grants, PhD training, and networking initiatives.
- To understand the contribution of these programs to fostering multidisciplinary HSR.
Main Methods:
- Provision of small grants for new research projects and multidisciplinary groups.
- Appointment of PhD students for extended four-year training programs.
- Development of research staff networks and specialized training workshops.
Main Results:
- Research initiation grants and workshop awards were identified as particularly valuable.
- PhD students received individualized, multidisciplinary HSR training and generic skills development.
- Networks and workshops improved research training opportunities for staff at various career stages.
Conclusions:
- The HSRC program successfully initiated a shift from traditional research training approaches.
- The initiatives contributed to recognizing research capacity development as crucial as research execution.
- Full evaluation was limited by the premature closure of HSRC, with long-term impact yet to be fully realized.
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