Research Hub - The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine

The PCSM Research Hub promotes, supports, and funds health research in partnership with the University of Cumbria and Imperial College London.

From 2025 to 2028, the Research Hub will:

Support NMAHP (Nursing, Midwifery, and Allied Health Professions) and health-related MRes degrees,
Fund predoctoral fellowships and PhD studentships at the University of Cumbria,
Provide funding for up to eight collaborative research projects, led by Principal Investigators from both the University and our NHS partners.

Research Hub Activities and Opportunities

Explore our current programmes and upcoming opportunities:

Funding Opportunities – Discover available funding for health researchers.
Events – Join us for Q&A sessions, networking events, research showcases, and more.
Webinar Series – Watch live or recorded webinars featuring experts from across the sector.
Research Fellowships – Our current MRes, Pre-Doctoral and PhD Fellowships.
Research Projects – Current collaborative Health Research Projects funded through the Hub.

For enquiries, please contact the PCSM Research Hub Manager at pcsmresearchhub@cumbria.ac.uk

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