This series of interactive workshops are aimed at operational and strategic leadership in social care across statutory, voluntary and independent sector providers. It will draw on perspectives from across the sector to explore the organisational benefits of developing a research-minded and capable workforce, provide guidance and information about the funding and support available from the NIHR Academy and the Research Support Service, and explore effective strategies for and barriers to involvement across regions. Building this understanding will help to develop recommendations for the NIHR on how to promote involvement and address barriers.