Research Mentorship Programme
Research skills and structured mentorship for healthcare students and early-career professionals.
From your first poster to a project aimed at journal publication, choose a route that matches your research experience and ambitions.
Two programme tiers
3 or 12 months
Research-team guidance
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Structured mentorship
Acquisition Aesthetics’ programme supports evidence-based practice through research learning, mentorship and opportunities to share your work.
Research foundations
Access to the comprehensive research eLearning module.
Structured mentorship
Guidance from the Acquisition Aesthetics research team.
Share your work
Opportunities to present at national conferences and CPD events.
Recognition
Website recognition and awards for outstanding work.
Future collaboration
Priority consideration for future research collaborations.
Level 7 progression
A route towards Level 7 study, including programme discounts.
Programme options
Both routes develop research capability. Choose the project scope and level of support that fit your next step.
Junior Research Project
A supported first project: select a topic, review the literature and create a poster suitable for AA CPD events and national aesthetic medicine conferences.
Duration
3 months
Cost
Free
Project output
Research poster
Structured guidance through your topic, literature review and poster preparation.
Project opportunities and recognition
- Research poster for conference presentation
- Certificate of completion for your portfolio
- Conference presentation certificate
- Website recognition and awards for best submissions
- Evidence of research capability for applications and CVs
Publication Track
A longer route for students and qualified professionals building a research CV, working towards first-author publication in a peer-reviewed medical journal.
Duration
12 months
Cost
£350
Project aim
Publication and presentations
Four one-to-one mentorship meetings, ongoing email support and Unit 7 eLearning. Six months of development, then six months of publication support.
Project opportunities and recognition
- Work towards first-author peer-reviewed publication
- Conference abstract submissions and presentations
- Certificate of Research Mentorship completion
- Research methodology and academic writing capability
- Priority consideration for future AA research collaborations
- An established pathway into aesthetic medicine research
Who it is for
The programme is for healthcare students and professionals who want to develop their research capability in aesthetic medicine.
Healthcare students
Medical, dental, nursing and pharmacy students.
Qualified professionals
Doctors, nurses, dentists and pharmacists.
Existing practitioners
Aesthetics practitioners within the healthcare-professional eligibility criteria.
Your research record
Outstanding participants from either tier may be invited to join ongoing Acquisition Aesthetics research projects as co-authors.
Collaborative research
Contribute to systematic reviews and multi-centre studies, and build a publication record with established researchers.
A research network
Join collaborative projects, access future research opportunities and mentorship, and explore the AA Research Ambassador route.
Considering the Level 7 Diploma?
Successful Tier 2 participants are encouraged to consider Level 7 study. Their research paper may contribute towards the critical review component.
Register your interest
Prepare your current role, institution or employer, preferred tier and an expression of interest or research proposal.
What happens next?
Successful applicants will be contacted. If you do not hear back within 10 working days, your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Tell us about your idea
The team will reply to your enquiry.