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Manchester Catalys is a collaboration between Manchester University Foundation Trust (MFT) and The School of Health Sciences at the University of Manchester (UoM).
MFT is one of Europe’s largest and leading teaching hospital trusts for developing clinical academic careers amongst Health and Social Care Professionals (HCPs), including nurses, midwives, allied health professionals, pharmacists, clinical psychologists, social workers and health care scientists. The School of Health Sciences at UoM enjoys an international reputation for the quality of its research across several health and social care disciplines. The School has over six thousand students studying on ten undergraduate and over 30 postgraduate taught programmes as well as professional doctorates and PhD programmes.
A dedicated team lead this work, forming a close collaboration between MFT and the School of Health Sciences at UoM.
Manchester Catalys Team
- Dr Judith Johnson – Director
- Dr Steven Rogers – Deputy Director
- Georgina Pell – Executive Administrator
If you would like to contact any of us, please email Catalys@manchester.ac.uk
Manchester Catalys will create a culture where the HCP contribution to research is valued, visible and supported. The centre aims to develop MFT research leaders and an international reputation for clinical excellence in research. Manchester Catalys will provide mechanisms to realise and develop clinical academic potential across the Trust to deliver cutting-edge research, recognising the importance of promoting research capacity across the HCP workforce. Manchester Catalys will provide a central virtual and in person hub for clinical academic UoM/MFT research activity and will reflect the values of both organisations.
Services and Support
All non-medical registered HCPs at MFT or UoM are welcome to join our mailing list to receive weekly updates on relevant research grant funding and research training opportunities.
We offer one-to-one, on-demand research advice sessions to non-medical registered HCPs at MFT or UoM.
Manchester Catalys operates pre-doctoral, doctoral and post-doctoral networks for HCPs at all stages of their research journey within our organisations. We also oversee the Lead Research Champions network at MFT, who lead research activity across MFT sites.
We provide monthly research seminars which are open to everyone, including those outside our organisations, and seek to engage widely to create and generate opportunities for research capacity building.
For further information about any of our services, please email Catalys@manchester.ac.uk
Connect With Us
Follow Manchester Catalys on social media for regular research funding and training advice for clinicians:
- Instagram: @manchestercatalys
- LinkedIn: Manchester Catalys
- X (Twitter): @McrCatalys
- YouTube: Manchester Catalys Channel
Our Strategy
Manchester Catalys has developed a comprehensive Strategy 2025-2028 that sets out our vision to normalise and fully embed HCP research alongside all aspects of service provision. Our five strategic aims – Exposure, Engagement, Education, Embedding, and Empower & Equip – provide a clear pathway for every HCP to engage with research at all stages of their career journey.