Irish Cancer Society's Research Skills Workshop 2025

Introduction

The Irish Cancer Society wishes to invite anyone interested in developing their research skills to apply to attend the 2025 Research Skills Workshops in Dublin. This free course will be delivered by Dr Emer Guinan and Dr Linda O'Neill. No research experience is required. 

Limited bursaries are available to support individuals who will need to travel to attend this event. This will be based on distance from course location (Dublin).

Session Breakdown

Block 1: Thursday, January 16th and Friday, January 17th.

In the January training dates, we will cover how to:

• Understand how to develop a research question and project proposal
• Consider the team members needed to build an effective research team
• Explain the importance of embedding public and patient involvement and engagement in a research project
• Consider the funding requirements of your research
• Understand research approval processes and identify research supports when developing a grant application

Block 2: Monday, March 3rd and Tuesday, March 4th.

In the March training dates, we will cover how to:

• Gain practical experience of protocol development 
• Understand the ethical and local approval process for study start-up
• Identify key considerations with regards to informed consent, recruitment, retention, randomisation, and fidelity.
• Gain practical experience of developing key study documentation, e.g., participant information leaflet and justify the key components of an Investigator Site File
• Consider different avenues of demonstrating research impact and research dissemination
• Increase awareness of mandatory training and data management regulations
• Appreciate the value of embedding health economics, qualitative research and trial methodology research into your work
• Increase awareness of opportunities for getting involved in research

Apply to Attend

This training is free to attend. The course is carried out over two blocks. You may attend both blocks, or just one. In either instance, it is vital to complete all sections of the form and forward a letter of support from your line manager (more information on page 2 of application). There is no cost to attend.

To secure a place on this course, please download and complete the below application and email to researchadmin@irishcancer.ie. 

Submission and Key Dates

Completed applications will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis until the course is full.

Please note: The above dates are provisional and subject to change at the discretion of the Irish Cancer Society.