Wellbeing of Women

**Wellbeing of Women**

Entry-Level Research Scholarships

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=8756

WellBeing of Women/RCOG Research Training Fellowships

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=1500

The closing date for applications is 2nd March 2010

National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) - Central Commissioning Facility (CCF)

**National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) - Central Commissioning Facility (CCF) **

Future Product Development - Stream 3a: i4i http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=13810

Future Product Development - Stream 3b: i4i http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=13090

3rd call deadline for outline applications is 29th January 2010

**General Medical Council**

Research to investigate the causes and prevalence of prescribing errors in general practice. Closing Date for application is 13:00, Friday 4th December 2009

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=15046

**Please see our new special edition detailing funding available for Innovation**

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/specialEdition/SE.asp?ID=60

**Policy Research Programme - Department of Health**

**Policy Research Programme - Department of Health**

Pre-Pregnancy Health and Care in England: Exploring Implementation and Public Health Impact A sum of up to £400,000 will be provided.

A full online application must be submitted by 5.00 pm on 13 January 2010.

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=15019

**National Institute for Health Research, Evaluation, Trials and Studies Coordinating Centre (NETSCC)**

Obesity Themed Call
Applications should be submitted electronically and the deadline for receiving all applications is 1pm on Wednesday 20 January 2010

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=14078

The Health Foundation

SHINE
Shine is The Health Foundation's new annual award focusing on innovation.
Deadline for completed applications is 12 noon on 2nd November 2009.

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=14905

**Samantha Dickson Brain Tumour Trust**

Brain Tumour Research Project Grants
Extension to the Deadline for Applications is 18th December 2009

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=1633

National Institute for Health Research, Evaluation, Trials and Studies Coordinating Centre (NETSCC)

**National Institute for Health Research, Evaluation, Trials and Studies Coordinating Centre (NETSCC)**

Public Health Research (PHR) Programme - Researcher-led The next cut-off date to submit outline proposals is 11th January 2010 by 1pm.

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=12865

**Announcement – Name Change**
The NIHR Trainees Coordinating Centre is the new name for the NIHR Coordinating Centre for Research Capacity Development.

Further details:
http://www.nihrtcc.nhs.uk

Policy Research Programme - Department of Health

** Policy Research Programme - Department of Health**

1) Healthy Start - understanding the use of vouchers

2) Research to examine the interface between Mental Health Act & the Mental Capacity
Act

3) Research to review the quality of independent mental health advocate services

These are single-stage tenders with full online applications required by
5.00pm on Monday 9 November 2009.

4) Impact of calorie pricing and promotional activities on purchasing and
consumption

This is a single stage tender and a full online application is required by 5.00 pm on Monday 2 November 2009

Further details:
http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantsFromCharity.asp?CharityID=1273&Closing=1

News 15/09/2009

**National Institute for Health Research Coordinating Centre for Research Capacity Development**

CSO Healthcare Scientists Research Fellowship Competition.
Closing date for completed applications is Monday, 7th December 2009

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=13262

News 11/08/2009

**National Institute for Health Research, Evaluation, Trials and Studies Coordinating Centre (NETSCC)**

Service Delivery Organisation Programme Management Fellowships - Evaluation: Call MF261

The SDO programme have provisionally allocated £100,000 to this call and anticipate funding one project, ideally to be completed within six to nine months.

The process of commissioning will be in one stage and applicants should submit full proposals via the SDO website by 1pm on Thursday 8 October 2009.

Further details:http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=14500

News 28/07/2009

**Department of Health**

NIHR Capital Investment 2009/10

Application forms must be submitted by 5pm on Monday, 10th August 2009.

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=14433


**National Institute for Health Research, Evaluation, Trials and Studies Coordinating Centre (NETSCC)**

HTA Programme Evidence Synthesis (Full proposals)

Research proposals are sought on the following topics:

09/78 Allergen immunotherapy
09/79 Ablative therapies for liver metastases

Deadline for submissions is 1pm on Friday, 2nd October 2009

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=7786


HTA Programme Primary Research (Outline Proposals)

Research proposals are now sought on eleven different topics

Deadline for submissions is 1pm on Friday, 2nd October 2009

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=1281


NIHR Public Health Research Programme - Commissioned research calls

Research proposals are sought on the following topics:

09/3003 - What types of injecting and non-injecting equipment can effectively and cost effectively reduce the harm associated with injecting drug use?
09/3004 - What is the relative effectiveness and cost effectiveness of home based support programmes in improving the mental well being of older people living in their own homes?

The cut-off date to submit outline proposals to both commissioned calls is Wednesday, 9th September 2009 by 1pm.
http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=14435

News 14/07/2009

**National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) - Central Commissioning Facility (CCF)**

Programme Development Grants Competition 2

The submission deadline will be 30th November 2009 at 5pm

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=13536

News 22/06/2009

**National Institute for Health Research, Evaluation, Trials and Studies Coordinating Centre (NETSCC)**

Health Technology Assessment - Themed Call in the area of Pandemic Influenza

In response to the pandemic of H1N1 influenza the NIHR is inviting expressions of interest for research in this topic. The timetable for this is very short in order to provide evidence during the current pandemic.

The closing date is 26 June 2009.

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=14285

News 16/06/2009

**Wellbeing of Women**

Research Grants

The upper grant award limit will be £150,000 in total over two or three years for stillbirth, pregnancy and childbirth and quality of life issues and £300,000 for gynaecological cancer projects.

The closing date for applications is 4.00pm Tuesday 7th September 2009.

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=923

News 10/06/2009

***** RDInfo - a new corporate identity*****

You will notice changes to our websites reflecting our position as an integral part of the infrastructure of the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). As always, please send your comments about the changes, together with suggestions for improvement. Thank you for your continued support.


*****National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) - Central Commissioning Facility (CCF) - Research for Innovation Speculation and Creativity (RISC) Programme*****

RISC is a response-mode funding programme established to provide research of direct benefit to users of the NHS in England. The purpose of the RISC scheme is to fund new and radical ideas for health research that could lead to a step change in the care and management of patients.
Closing date for applications: 4th August 2009 at 4.00pm Further details can be found at: http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=10240

News 02/06/2009

**National Institute for Health Research Coordinating Centre for Research Capacity Development Programme**

The deadline date for the Clinician Scientist Award has been extended to 26th June 2009

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantId=3036


**National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) - Central Commissioning Facility (CCF)**

Senior Investigators

The most tangible benefit of being an NIHR Senior Investigator is membership of the NIHR College and the award of a £15,000 a year personal discretionary fund to support his or her research work.

Deadline for applications is 31st July 2009

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=11278

News 19/05/2009

**Department of Health Policy Research Programme**

Elder Abuse, Neglect and Lack of Dignity in the Institutional Care of Older People.
The deadline for full proposals is 5pm, 12th June 2009

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=14171

** Developing strategies to reduce noise - sharing experiences**

Foundation of Nursing Studies is currently supporting a project team that are developing a strategy to reduce noise in a critical care setting and they are keen to share ideas. If you have been involved in initiatives to reduce noise in any healthcare setting and would be willing to share your ideas and experiences, please contact kate.sanders@fons.org

News 12/05/2009

**Developers of Databases in Research and Clinical Practice - Training**

Thank you to all who took part in the survey supported by the Wellcome Trust and the MRC as part of a programme to increase the capacity of the UK to support clinical research by exploiting the growing quantity of high quality data held in clinical databases.
The project is running two pilot courses and are now recruiting applicants for the first course. This residential course will run in Leeds on the 25-26th June. The course is free and accommodation for the nights of 24th and 25th of June is provided. Delegates are expected to cover their own travel costs.
For further details see http://www.rdlearning.org.uk/coursedetails.asp?ID=44079

**GMC Reference Community**

Registered medical practitioners and members of the public with an interest in health care are needed to participate in a Reference Community for the General Medical Council (GMC)

The Reference Community will be made up of 25 public members and 25 registered medical practitioners from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, and it is designed to help inform and influence the policies and decisions of the GMC. While members will not be asked to make policy decisions, they will be asked for their personal and professional opinions on a range of topics, such as:
. the ethical guidelines that doctors are required to follow;
. the GMC website to make sure it is clear and easy to use, especially for the public;
. the process by which a doctor is regularly appraised.

There are a variety of ways to contribute, including commenting on draft publications, replying to a poll or questionnaire, and attending occasional meetings that can fit around personal or professional commitments. Ideally, each member will give around 20 to 30 hours per year, but this could vary according to individual circumstances.

The deadline for applications is 18 May 2009.

For more information, visit http://www.gmcappointments.org.uk

News 5/5/2009

**National Institute for Health Research Coordinating Centre for Research Capacity Development**

Clinician Scientist Award Scheme

Application Deadline 12th June 2009

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=3036

**National Institute for Health Research, Evaluation, Trials and Studies Coordinating Centre (NETSCC) **

Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Programme Evidence Synthesis (Full proposals)

Application Deadline 23rd June 2009

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=7786

Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Programme Primary Research (Outline Proposals)

09/51 Anti-TNF drugs for uveitis in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Application Deadline 27th May 2009

Application Deadline for six other topics is 23rd June 2009

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=1281

**Policy Research Programme**

Policy Research Units

Stage One Application Deadline is 8th June 2009

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=14119

News 28/4/09

**Policy Research Programme**

High Quality Care for All - An Evaluation Programme

An Expression of Interest (EOI) for the HQCFA - Core Call is required by 5.00pm on Friday 8th May 2009

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=14086

**Bupa Foundation Annual Awards **

Closing date for applications is 1st July 2009

For a full list of available awards please see the following link:

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantsFromCharity.asp?CharityID=456

News 21/4/2009

**Diabetes UK**

Are currently advertising the following fellowships:-

Allied Health Professional, Nurse and Midwife Research Training Fellowship
Entry Level Fellowship
Clinical Training Fellowship
PhD Studentships
RD Lawrence Fellowship

Further details are available at:
http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantsFromCharity.asp?CharityID=32&Closing=1

News 07/04/2009

***National Institute for Health Research, Central Commissioning Facility (NIHR CCF)***

Invention for Innovation Programme (i4i)- Future Product Development - Stream 3a (FPD3a)
The i4i programme wishes to invite FPD3a project proposals lasting up to 1 year and is a collaboration between at least one industry and one research (academic or clinical) partner to determine the commercial viability of a proposed device or technology, with the development of a robust route to market and a strong, appropriate consortium being the main deliverables. Costs can be no more than £100k in total and a maximum of 75% funding is available. Submission deadline is 22nd May 2009 http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=13810


*** Policy Research Programme - Department of Health***
The Department of Health Policy Research Programme invites applications to undertake an evaluation of a pilot for routine collection of patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) in management of long-term conditions. This is a single-stage tender process and applicants will need to submit their final proposal by 5.00pm on Monday 11 May 2009.
http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=14022

News 31/03/2009

**Medical Research Council**

Health Research Opportunities

Add your views on what the key research opportunities over the next few years might be and where health research can significantly impact on health and wellbeing. The deadline for receipt of comments is 17th April 2009. Follow the link below to find out more:

http://www.mrc.ac.uk/About/Strategy/Healthresearchopportunities/index.htm

News 24/03/2009

**National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Central Commissioning Facility (CCF)**

Research for Patient Benefit (RfPB) Programme

Competition 9 Registration of Intention to submit deadline is 5pm 17th April 2009

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=9743

News 17/03/2009

**Asthma UK**

Travel Awards

Funding support for UK based healthcare professionals to attend the prestigious European Respiratory Society's 19th Annual Congress

Deadline is 1pm Friday 3rd April 2009

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=13944

News 10/03/2009

**Department of Health**

National Institute for Health Research Technology Assessment Reviews

The aim of this tendering exercise is to identify suitable contractors to undertake Technology Assessment Reviews (TARs), on behalf of the NIHR.

Tender return deadline: 1.00pm 12th June 2009

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=13911

News 04/03/2009

** This message is being distributed on behalf of the Yorkshire Centre for Health Informatics based at the University of Leeds**

Dear Colleague,

We are writing to invite you to take part in a major survey supported by the Wellcome Trust and the MRC. The survey is part of a programme to increase the capacity of the UK to support clinical research by exploiting the growing quantity of high quality data held in clinical databases.

The survey can be found at http://www.survey.leeds.ac.uk/eprresearch

The project behind the survey has been funded to develop training courses for researchers and information specialists in the health and NHS research community on how best to make effective and secure links between routine clinical databases and research collections.

It follows on from reports from UK CRC, NHS Connecting for Health and other sponsors highlighting the potential for such linkages but which recognised the considerable technical and organisational barriers.

This survey is a first step in our project. We hope you will spare the few minutes taken to complete it. Apologies if you have received multiple copies of this message which has been widely distributed through numerous channels.

Yours sincerely,

Dr Rick Jones / Mr Mark Hawker
Yorkshire Centre for Health Informatics
University of Leeds

News 24/2/09

**Health Technology Assessment Programme (HTA)**

1) Evidence Synthesis (Full proposals)
All submissions must reach the HTA offices before 1pm on Wednesday, 15th April 2009.

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=7786

2) Primary Research (Outline Proposals)
All submissions must reach the HTA offices before 1pm on Wednesday, 15th April 2009.

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=1281

News 17/02/09

** Department of Health**

National Evaluation of Carers' Strategy Demonstrator Sites

The Department of Health for England wishes to invite expressions of interest in bidding for a national evaluation of three groups of demonstrator sites exploring policies and initiatives to support carers.

Funding for the evaluation will be no more than £1.2 million if the project runs for the full three years

The Deadline for Expressions of Interest is 12 noon on 20th March 2009

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=13839

News 12/02/2009

**National Institute for Health Research Central Commissioning Facility (NIHR CCF) have released new calls for two funding streams, in addition to the two previously advertised**

1. Product Development - Stream 2: i4i

Funding is at 100% and £150,000 p.a is typically available.

Submission deadline for outline proposals - 5pm, 3rd April 2009.

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantId=13089

2. Future Product Development - Stream 3a (FPD3a)

Costs can be no more than 100,000 in total and a maximum of 75% funding is available.

* 1st Call is now closed.
* 2nd Call (FPD3a) - Submission deadline - 22nd May 2009
* 3rd Call (FPD3a) - Submission deadline - 18th September 2009

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantId=13810

News 03/02/2009

** New RDFunding Special Edition **

Pulling together funding opportunities relating to Anaesthesia

The full list of special editions can be viewed at:

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Background/testexp.asp

** National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Central Commissiong Facility (CCF) Calls**

*NIHR Research Design Services (RDS)*

Call for the Strategic Health Authority Areas of North West and East Midlands

Between £800k and £1.03m annually for five years

Deadline for submission of full applications is 4pm 28th April 2009

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=13742

*Future Product Development Stream 1 - i4i*

2nd Call for i4i Future Product Development - Funding Stream 1 (FPD1) Submission deadline 5pm, 13th March 2009

3rd Call for i4i Future Product Development - Funding Stream 1 (FPD1) Submission deadline 5pm, 10 July 2009

4th Call for i4i Future Product Development - Funding Stream 1 (FPD1) Submission deadline 5pm, 6 November 2009

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=10931

* Future Product Development Stream 3b - i4i*

Submission deadline 5pm Friday 13th March 2009

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=13090

News 27/01/09

**National Institute for Health Research Evaluation, Trials and Studies Co-ordinating Centre (NETSCC)**

NIHR Public Health Research (PHR) Programme

Primary research projects are likely to range from the small (lasting 12 months and costing less than £500,000 in all) to the large (several years and more than £1 million). Evidence synthesis projects will probably cost about £200,000 and last some 18 months.

The next cut-off date to submit outline proposals is 3rd June 2009.

http://rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantId=12865

News 20/01/09

** New RDFunding Special Edition **

Pulling together funding opportunities relating to Medicines for Children.

The full list of special editions can be viewed at:
http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Background/testexp.asp

News 14/01/09

**NIHR Research Capacity Development Programme**

In-Practice Academic Fellowships

It is envisaged that a maximum of 10 In-Practice Fellowships will be awarded across England on an annual basis. Funding is available for a maximum of two years.

The closing date is 13:00 on 6th April 2009.

More information available here:

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=12498

News 08/01/2009

**National Clinical Assessment Service**

Investigation of the value placed on NCAS services by referrers in the NHS.

Up to a maximum of £90,000 is available for this project.

The closing date for receipt of applications is noon on 30th January 2009.