NIHR VSA Round 1
NIHR VISITING SPEAKER AWARD
Katerina Panagaki
Home institution:
CLAHRC North West Coast
Presented at:
CLAHRC West
Why hesitate? It can be a similar experience to presenting at conferences, but potentially less daunting. The application process is relatively straight forward requiring minimal input, so it would be a pity to miss the opportunity. You can mold it to be the type of event that you would find most useful and you can only gain from talking to others.
Kate Hallsworth
Home institution:
Newcastle upon Tyne BRC
Presented at:
Birmingham BRC
Apply - it's a really good opportunity to showcase yourself and your work and to gain experience of presenting externally.
Robert Pierzycki
Home institution:
Nottingham BRC
Presented at:
UCLH BRC
The IVSA award is a fantastic opportunity for early career researchers and trainees. Not only does it allow dissemination of findings and improving presentation skills, but also creates real opportunities for developing new or support ongoing research collaborations. Apart from reviewing the immediate needs and next goals for their career, I would also advise potential applicants to think about: What would enable me and my host to benefit from my visit or a collaboration?
Hywel Williams
Home institution:
GOSH BRC
Presented at:
Manchester BRC
Do it and make the most of this wonderful opportunity.
Nikou Damestani
Home institution:
South London and Maudsley BRC
Presented at:
Nottingham BRC
It is definitely a great opportunity to share your research and gain additional contacts at other institutions. It is important to make sure you contact your hosts in advance and make sure your and their expectations for your presentation are clear.
Emil Ljungberg
Home institution:
South London and MaudsleyBRC
Presented at:
Nottingham BRC
Find a centre with a relevant focus, reach out, and apply. It is a very simple process and very useful.
Hannah Young
Home institution:
Leicester BRC
Presented at:
CLAHRC South West Peninsula BRC
Prepare in advance and think of all the ways in which the opportunity could be helpful - not just presenting.
Joanna Crocker
Home institution:
Oxford BRC
Presented at:
Bristol BRC
Go for it - it is quick and easy to apply for. Allow plenty of time for discussion (more than you think you will need). I would recommend using short feedback forms to gain feedback on your talk and its content, as not all audience members will want to participate in verbal discussion.
Kelly Birtwell
Home institution:
School for Primary Care Research (Manchester)
Presented at:
School for Public Health Research (Sheffield)
Apply - it is a very easy process and you will learn a lot from the experience.
Abi Hall
Home institution:
CLAHRC South West Peninsula
Presented at:
Nottingham BRC
Simple, easy and a great opportunity.
Fareeha Tariq
Home institution:
Newcastle upon Tyne BRC
Presented at:
Birmingham BRC
I would encourage the BRC researchers to apply for the IVSA award because it’s an excellent opportunity for networking, enhancing public speaking skills and gaining a firsthand experience of defending your work in front of external audience.