Research Hub: Helpful resources

Authors:

British Geriatrics Society

Topics:

Education, Training and Careers, Research, Grants, Fellowships and Research Proposals

Date Published:

18 October 2023

Last updated:

18 October 2023

A selection of helpful resources to assist in planning, undertaking and publishing your research.

The BGS website provides a wealth of information to help you on your research journey.

The links below take you through the various stages involved in a research project, including literature searches, ethics applications, recuitment of older peple as participants, time management and utilising networks.

The pages below were reviewed by our Research and Academic Development Committee (RADC) in 2022 and 2023.

For practical information specific to your profession or stage in your career, please see this page.

Research resources for early careers researchers

First published May 2018, reviewed August 2023

The BGS supports new/early career investigators in research through a number of opportunities. The aim of this resource is to provide existing and new information in the form of a pathway for investigators to follow and experience the development of their ideas to outputs.

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How to get funding and fellowship applications

Firat published Feb 2018, reviewed Oct 2023

Providing information about types of funding and the application process

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Getting your research off to a good start

First published Jun 2012, reviewed Jun 2023

Once you've decided on your research project and secured funding, practical tips to get your research project off to a good start.

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Keeping to a research timeline

First published April 2018, reviewed June 2023

Surprising numbers of research projects come to an end without any results. Practical steps you can take to manage your time and keep your research project on schedule.

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Guide to literature searching

First published Feb 2018, reviewed June 2023

Literature searching has many uses. This short guide to searching for scientific literature is divided into different sections.

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Navigating your way through the ethics application process

First published Mar 2012, reviewed Aug 2022

This guide is to give an overview of the research application process for those who may be embarking on or thinking of going into research

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Out of Programme Time: Maintaining clinical skills

First Apr 2018, reviewed Jun 2023

When taking time out of programme (or OOP), it's important to maintain clinical skills and knowledge when medical practice is constantly evolving.

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Increasing participation of older people in research

First published Apr 2018, reviewed Jun 2022

Recruiting older people to take part in clinical trials can be difficult. The cohort multiple randomised controlled trial model may help you get more participants.

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Patient and public involvement in research

First published Apr 2018, reviewed Jun 2023

Patient and public involvement (PPI) has become a mandatory requirement of many research grants. This guide explores the implications and explains how to integrate public involvement in your research proposal and project.

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Recruiting people living with dementia to research studies

First published Oct 2017, reviewed Oct 2022

The National Dementia Strategy aims to increase the numbers of participants with dementia into clinical research. But recruiting people with dementia can be challenging. What do you need to think about when planning a study involving patients with dementia?

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Using Local Research Networks

First published Apr 2018, reviewed Jun 2022

Comprehensive Local Research Networks (CLRNs) work locally to assist research in their area. Using them may assist you in your research project.

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Big data in geriatric research

First published Sep 2019, reviewed Oct 2022

What is 'big data', what can it do for geriatric medicine and how can you get involved?

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Presenting your work

First published Apr 2012, reviewed Aug 2023

There's no point undertaking research if you don't present the results publicly. Follow these pithy points to help you prepare a presentation, whether putting up a poster or giving a talk with powerpoint!

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British Geriatrics Society

Research Hub: Helpful resources

Research resources for early careers researchers

How to get funding and fellowship applications

Getting your research off to a good start

Keeping to a research timeline

Guide to literature searching

Navigating your way through the ethics application process

Out of Programme Time: Maintaining clinical skills

Increasing participation of older people in research

Patient and public involvement in research

Recruiting people living with dementia to research studies

Using Local Research Networks

Big data in geriatric research

Presenting your work

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