Nursing and midwifery Early to Mid-Career Researcher (EMCR) Advocacy Roadmap
Nurses and midwives are at the forefront of healthcare research, driving improvements in patient outcomes, care delivery, and workforce development. However, early to mid-career researchers (EMCRs)—those within 10 years post-PhD—face significant challenges, including limited recognition, research funding constraints, career progression barriers, and insufficient structural support.
This roadmap, developed with input from over 100 EMCRs, clinical leaders, and policymakers, provides a strategic plan to bridge gaps, strengthen collaboration, and foster research-led healthcare innovation.