iCAhRE is a facilitated research career pathway programme to support all healthcare staff especially Nurses, Midwives,Allied Health Professionals and Healthcare Scientists (NMAHP+s) professionals (Research for All). It encompasses different levels that build research capacity and capability. It takes staff from graduation at degree level (known as Pre-Bronze) through to post-Doctorate level (known as Gold Plus), supporting access to academic and research training awards (e.g. HEE/NHIR ICA) whilst developing research skills and capabilities that enhance clinical practitioner competencies.

See the publication of the iCAhRE programme research evaluation:

Lutman-White, E., Aldridge, N., Jones, C. et al. A mixed methods evaluation of a facilitated research career pathway for nurses, midwives, allied health professionals and healthcare scientists working in the NHS. BMC Med Educ 25, 1438 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-025-07982-2