# Event Details - **Event Name**: Social Spark Presents: Getting Started with Research - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 12:30 pm – Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Introduction to NIHR ARC Research & Impact Fellowships and ASCENT Seed Funding, open to staff in NHS local authorities and VCSEs in EssexAbout this EventJoin Social Spark for a friendly information session on getting started with research. This session is open to staff in NHS, local authorities, and VCSE organisations, and is ideal for anyone curious about research but unsure where to begin.You’ll learn about two funded routes: the Research & Impact Fellowship Programme and ASCENT Seed Funding for social care staff.The session will explain how funded support can help you build skills, explore an idea, or start a small project — no research experience needed.Delivered by Dr Naoko Kishita and Dr Lida Efstathopoulou.#SocialSpark #Basildon #CommunityResearch #Innovation #SocialEnterprise #Entrepreneurship #Research #NIHR - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/basildon/social-spark-presents-getting-started-with-research/100001995078031097 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: The Unity Centre - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Basildon - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Unity Centre - **lat**: 51.5694788 - **long**: 0.4614656 - **full address**: The Unity Centre, Unit 48, Basildon, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Social Spark Presents: Getting Started with Research - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/dc1898572d7885786f88822d27235c6da8fd3b0db047b4f8b1ffeb7533ceb691-rimg-w1200-h600-dcd8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1786591189 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Social Spark Presents: Getting Started with Research being held? - **A:** Social Spark Presents: Getting Started with Research takes place on Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 12:30 pm to Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm at The Unity Centre, Unit 48, Basildon, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Social Spark Presents: Getting Started with Research? - **A:** Social Spark Presents: Getting Started with Research is organized by Social Spark. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Social Spark Presents: Getting Started with Research is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Basildon, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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