Acquisition Aesthetics is committed to advancing evidence-based practice in aesthetic medicine. Our Research Mentorship Programme offers healthcare students and early-career professionals the opportunity to develop research skills, contribute to the field, and gain recognition for their work.
Whether you’re looking to complete your first research project or aiming for first-author publication in a peer-reviewed journal, we provide structured mentorship and pathways to conference presentation, future collaboration, and career advancement
We offer two tailored tiers to support your academic journey. Our Junior Research Project is ideal for those beginning their research experience, providing structured guidance and foundational skills. For more ambitious participants, the Publication Track offers an advanced pathway focused on producing high-quality work with the goal of publication.
Outstanding participants from both tiers may be invited to join ongoing Acquisition Aesthetics research projects as co-authors, gaining opportunities to contribute to collaborative studies, build a publication record, join our research network, and access future mentorship. High-achieving Publication Track participants may also progress to our Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma, where their research can contribute towards formal academic assessment.
A 3-month programme culminating in a research poster suitable for presentation at AA CPD events and national aesthetic medicine conferences. You’ll select a topic, conduct a literature review, and create a research poster with full support and guidance.
What Youll Achieve:
Duration: 3 months
Output: Research poster
Cost: Free
A 12-month programme for those aiming to publish in a peer-reviewed medical journal. You’ll work towards first-author publication with four structured mentorship meetings, ongoing support, and guidance through the journal submission process.
What Youll Achieve:
Duration: 12 months (6 months development + 6 months publication support)
Output: Peer-reviewed publication + conference presentations + certificates
Cost: £350
Support: 4 x 1:1 mentorship meetings + ongoing email support + Unit 7 eLearning access
Ideal for: Students and qualified professionals aiming to build their research CV and gain publication credit
Outstanding participants in both tiers are invited to join ongoing AA research projects as co-authors, with opportunities to:
Successful Tier 2 participants are also encouraged to consider our Level 7 Postgraduate
Diploma in Aesthetic Medicine, where your research paper may contribute towards the critical review component.
*Please note, if your submission is successful, you will receive a response shortly after submission. Due to the high volume of applicants, if you do not hear back from us within 10 working days, unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion.
