1. By the end of the session, learners should be able to understand the fundamentals of medical research, including the identification of research areas, hypothesis formation, and methodology design. 2. Participants should be able to appreciate the importance of ethical considerations in medical research, and develop skills to create ethically sound research proposals in line with accepted guidelines and standards. 3. The session will equip learners with the ability to effectively navigate the process of securing funding for medical research, including identifying and applying for appropriate funding opportunities. 4. Learners will gain a clear understanding of Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) in research, and will be able to factor this into the planning and execution of their research projects. 5. Finally, participants will be able to develop a comprehensive research plan that takes into account all these practicalities, and thus be better prepared to embark on their own research projects.