Applications Now Open for the 2025–2026 Formal Radiography Research Mentoring (FoRRM) Scheme

Introduction

The College of Radiographers continues its dedication to enhancing the research capabilities of radiography professionals throughout the UK. Through the Formal Radiography Research Mentoring (FoRRM) scheme, the College goals to foster a stronger, research-active radiography group by constructing particular person capability and cultivating collaborative, high-quality analysis outputs.

Now accepting functions for the 2025–2026 cohort, the FoRRM scheme provides radiographers a novel alternative to achieve structured assist, mentorship, and coaching to raise their analysis expertise and contribute meaningfully to the occupation.

About the FoRRM Scheme

The FoRRM scheme is designed to:

• Support the improvement and enhancement of analysis expertise amongst radiographers.

• Promote high-quality, evidence-based observe and outputs.

• Foster profession and private improvement via structured mentoring.

• Increase the visibility and impression of radiography analysis throughout the healthcare sector.

Whether you’re trying to deepen your analysis data, work in direction of publishing findings, or search professional steering on an ongoing challenge, this programme supplies the instruments and surroundings wanted to thrive.

Eligibility & Commitment

Applicants should:

• Be training radiographers primarily based in the UK.

• Be out there to attend obligatory coaching and occasions.

• Have a transparent curiosity in growing or persevering with a analysis trajectory inside the subject.

Participants are anticipated to actively interact with the programme’s occasions, coaching periods, and networking alternatives all through the length of the scheme.

Key Dates for the 2025–2026 Cohort

Before making use of, candidates should guarantee they will attend the following obligatory occasions:

• Pre-launch Mentee Training:
  Date: Tuesday 4 November 2025
  Time: 10:00 – 11:30 (Virtual)

• Launch Event:
  Date: Wednesday 12 November 2025
  Location: SoR | CoR HQ, London (SE1 2EW)

Additional coaching and networking dates can be confirmed sooner or later.

How to Apply

Applications at the moment are open and should be submitted by 5:00 PM on Monday 30 June 2025.

Prospective mentees ought to evaluate the eligibility necessities and make sure their availability for the obligatory periods earlier than making use of.

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Ongoing Activities for 2024–2025 Participants (FoRRM 5)

For radiographers already enrolled in the present cohort, the following occasions stay on the calendar:

• Mentees: Keeping in Touch
  Date: Wednesday 30 April 2025
  Time: 09:30 – 12:00 (Virtual)

• Mentors: Keeping in Touch
  Date: Wednesday 30 April 2025
  Time: 13:00 – 15:30 (Virtual)

• Networking Event
  Date: Tuesday 3 June 2025
  Duration: 1 hour session (Time TBC) – UKIO

• Final Networking Event
  Date: Wednesday 17 September 2025
  Duration: Full day
  Location: SoR | CoR HQ, London

Conclusion

The FoRRM scheme supplies a useful stepping stone for radiographers aspiring to develop as researchers, enhance medical observe, and contribute to the proof base of the occupation. With devoted mentorship and structured coaching, members be a part of a rising community of pros dedicated to advancing radiography via analysis.

Don’t miss your alternative to be part of this transformative journey—apply by June 30, 2025.

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