Acknowledges the vital role of pharmacy technicians in clinical services and research.
Highlights growing career opportunities and ongoing challenges.
Special recognition for Melanie Boughen, Associate Professor and Director of Pharmacy Technician Education, who is also pursuing a PhD.
Upcoming Events
UKCPA Webinar – Getting Started in Research 📅 12 Nov 2025 | 🕐 1–2pm | 💻 Online Focus on audit, quality improvement, and integrating research into practice. Free for UKCPA and guest members: link here
Community Pharmacy Research Network Launch Hosted by Arvind Sami, NIHR fellow. 📅 Lunch: 17 Nov | Evening: 24 Nov Open to pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Email to join and receive Teams invite. Link here.
Career & Funding Opportunities
NIHR Pre-application Support Fund 🗓️ Deadline: 4 Dec 2025 Offers salary support, mentorship, and training to prepare for major NIHR grants.
NIHR Pre-doctoral Award 🗓️ Opens Jan, Deadline: March Covers full salary, masters fees, and time to prepare a PhD application.
Other Funding Deadlines
Versus Arthritis Fund: Opens Nov, closes Feb 26
Blood Cancer UK Grants: Closes 27 Nov
Mental Health Social Care Incubator: Closes 14 Nov
Looking Ahead
Pharmacy Research UK Funding 📅 Opens 24 Nov Includes PhD studentships, bursaries, and collaborative awards. Open to pharmacists and technicians.
The Incubator is a three-year project launched in 2024, with the aim of understand and address thelimited involvement of pharmacy professionals, including pharmacists and pharmacy technicians acrossall sectors of pharmacy, in healthcare research.
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