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News 24/06/2008

*** Make a difference to NHS research – join one of their expert panels.***

As a member of a HTA advisory panel, your role will be to decide which of the many research suggestions received through the HTA programme of commissioned research, or clinical trials proposals received through their researcher-led programme, should be given priority.

If you’re interest in helping shape the NHS research agenda, the closing date for applications is 31st July 2008.

Further information

News 17/06/2008

*** Efficacy and Mechanism Evaluation (EME) Programme ***

It is part of the new National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and Medical Research Council (MRC) joint arrangement for clinical trials. The EME programme is managed by the NIHR as the lead organisation for clinical trials and evaluation, and funded by the MRC.

Completed applications must be submitted by 1.00pm on Monday 1st September 2008.

News - 10/06/2008

**National Institute for Health Research**
NIHR Senior Investigators
Deadline for Electronic submission 28th July 2008

**Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Programme**
Evidence Synthesis (Full Proposals)
Primary Research (Outline Proposals)
Primary Research (Full Proposals)
Deadline for submissions 30th July 2008

**Policy Research Programme**
Research on abuse, neglect and loss of dignity in Institutional Care for Older People
Deadline for online Registration of Interest is required by 12.00 Noon Monday 23rd June 2008

Publicity

Medicines for Children Research Network (MCRN) Bristol requested a supply of our excellent general RDInfo leaflets and tailored Medicines for Children leaflet

News - 03/06/08

** National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) **

NIHR School for Social Care
Funding £3 Million per annum for five years.
Submission Deadline is 12 noon Friday 13th June 2008.

** Research and Development Support Units **

Offer courses designed to help researchers at all stages. Why not take a look at the courses available, especially those aimed at potential applicants to the Research for Patient Benefit Programme.