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Academy of Medical Sciences Budget 2011 Announcement

2011-03-31T09:10:00.002+01:00

Academy statement in response to the announcement in the 2011 Budget ‘Plan for Growth’ that the Government will set up a new health research regulatory agency.

The statement includes comment from Academy President Professor Sir John Bell PMedSci and Professor Sir Michael Rawlins FMedSci, Chair of an Academy of Medical Sciences working group that prepared the report, ‘A new pathway for the regulation and governance of health research’.

Budget

2011-03-24T09:25:00.000Z

Yesterday's budget contains good news for researchers. George Osborne announced an investment of £100 million into science infrastructure. £70 million of this is going towards innovation centres in Norwich and Babraham. For details and reactions see the BBSRC site.

The Technology Strategy Board is also investing in innovation. They have just announced that they will fund feasibility studies, allowing small companies to take more risks with innovative research. One of the key areas they will fund is Biosciences. For more details see the TSB site.

2011-03-23T10:31:00.000Z

Join the RDFunding Network on LinkedIn to talk to researchers and keep up to date with the latest news:

LinkedIn

INVOLVE Draft Strategic Plan Consultation

2011-03-21T11:28:00.000Z

INVOLVE Draft Strategic Plan Consultation We would like your views on our Strategic Plan for 2012 - 2015

INVOLVE are developing their new Strategic Plan for 2012-2015. The plan, when finalised, will provide the overall direction for thier work over the next three years. They would like to hear from the many groups and individuals who share interest in public involvement in research. Your responses will help them in shaping the Strategic Plan and identifying areas of work to prioritise.

Consultation: Green Paper on a Common Strategic Framework for future EU Research and Innovation Funding

2011-03-21T10:19:00.000Z

The Commission is seeking the views of all interested individuals and organisations on these proposed changes and on the specific questions set out in the Green Paper. The deadline for contributions is Friday 20 May 2011. In parallel, a competition for the name of the Common Strategic Framework is being organised.

Wanted!

2011-03-18T12:25:00.000Z

European Working Group on Psychosocial Aspects of Children with Chronic Renal Failure are looking for someone who would like to run a workshop on EU funding for Collaborative research at a conference in Eastwood hall Conference centre Nottingham 5th-7th May 2011. The conference is the 42nd meeting of the European Working Group on Psychosocial Aspects of Children with Chronic Renal Failure (EWOPA). The group is multidisciplinary and the conference is small and friendly. Any help would be gratefully received please contact Dr Dot Mackinlay on dot.mackinlay@nuh.nhs.uk

Getting into Medical Research

2011-03-15T11:12:00.000Z

There's an interesting article on the Guardian website about getting into medical research and developing your career:

Guardian

Research Councils and Government Sign an Agreement

2011-03-08T10:42:00.000Z

It was announced today that a concordat has been signed by Research Councils UK (RCUK) and the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG). More information on this agreement to share knowledge and support future research can be read on the RCUK website:

RCUK

Weekly Funding News

2011-03-07T14:16:00.000Z

A round up of the week's funding news

£775m is to be made available for translational research over five years the Health Secretary has announced:
Department of Health

The NIHR has issued a call for research on dementia. Applications must be submitted by 20 May 2011:
NIHR

The BBSRC has announced changes to its postgraduate training and fellowships:
BBSRC

A call has opened for HRB/SFI Centres of Excellence in Neuroscience:
Science Foundation Ireland

For up to date funding news you can follow us on twitter @RDInfoteam

NIHR HSR Update

2011-03-04T13:49:00.002Z

The Health Service Research (HSR) programme funds research which improves the quality, effectiveness and accessibility of the NHS. The programme is now accepting applications for its research-led workstream. The closing date for applications is 5th May 2011. For more information please see website http://www.hsr.nihr.ac.uk/funding/researcher_led.asp.

NIHR School for Public Health Research Launched

2011-03-01T11:31:00.000Z

A new NIHR school for public health research was launched today by Public Health Minister Anne Milton with the overall objective of building closer relations between researchers and practitioners. Emphasis will be placed on what works practically and can be applied countrywide in England.

The school will comprise of leading academic centres of applied public health research. The competition for funding will be open to academic institutions who have a proven record in applied research and evaluative practice in public health. Members of the school will receive up to £500,000 annually.

National Institute for Health Research Trainees Coordinating Centre (NIHR TCC) News

2011-02-22T10:36:00.000Z

NIHR TCC is launching of a new round of NIHR Research Methods Fellowships and Internships. Applications are invited from NIHR Senior Investigators to host a NIHR Research Methods Fellow and Intern. The closing date for applications is 30th March 2011 (5:00 pm). For further information please see their website: http://www.nihrtcc.nhs.uk/researchmethodsprogramme/rmfellowsround2

Research Funding News

2011-02-21T12:53:00.001Z

In an interview with Times Higher Education, the head of the MRC Sir John Savill, discusses blue skies research, protecting research funding and boosting the success rates of young researchers applying for grants.
Times Higher Education

The government has approved the MRC’s £300m funding plan for the UK Centre for Medical Research & Innovation (UKCMRI). UKCMRI will provide space for 1250 scientists.
MRC

Following a review, the BBSRC have decided to focus on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioenergy as one of the three high-level strategic priorities.
BBSRC

EU research funding is discussed in an interview with the EU research commissioner Máire Geogheghan-Quinn. The commissioner discusses the recent green paper, a possible increase in and the balance between funding basic science and innovation.
Science

Weekly Funding News

2011-02-18T15:38:00.004Z

NIH Dementia Themed Call
Application forms will be available from Tuesday 1 March 2011. Completed forms must be submitted by 20 May 2011.
http://www.nihr.ac.uk/research/Pages/Dementia.aspx

The Danish Council for Independent Research, Call for Proposals, Spring 2011 - Medical Sciences http://en.fi.dk/funding/calls/calls_2011/

ESMO Award; Lifetime Achievement Award; Hamilton Fairley Award Deadline to submit nominations: 15th May 2011 http://tinyurl.com/ybw43td

EDCTP New calls for proposals launched: Senior Fellowship, Senior Fellowship NoE and Ethics Review Boards http://bit.ly/dMIKQM

RCPSYC The deadline for entries to the RCPsych Awards 2011 has been extended to 9 March. Get your nominations in now http://bit.ly/eQkt5u

Just launched: RCS - Fulbright Research Award. Apply online by 31 May 2011. Further details on http://bit.ly/eohgaQ

The next phase of the £10m Health Innovation Challenge Fund is now open, calling for 'Smart Surgery' applications http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/Funding/Technology-transfer/Awards/Health-Innovation-Challenge-Fund/index.htm

RDInfo Service Statement

2011-02-08T15:26:00.001Z

As you are aware, the current National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) funding for RDInfo ceases on the 31st March 2011.

The team has been working hard to find alternative sources of funding, and to develop RDInfo into a financially sustainable service. This work is ongoing.

In view of the current need to focus on the sustainability of the service and the update of the RDFunding site, you may experience some delays or limitations in service levels until a solution is found.

Many thanks to all those who have supported RDInfo over the past 13 years - any continued support will be welcomed.

Academy of Medical Sciences Report

2011-02-07T09:23:00.001Z

In spring 2010 the Academy of Medical Sciences was invited by Government to review
the regulation and governance of health research involving human participants, their
tissue or their data. A working group chaired by Sir Michael Rawlins FMedSci was
convened to undertake the review. The group received over 300 submissions from
across industry, academia, the NHS, charities and public sector bodies, as well as from
regulators themselves. There was a broad consensus about the key problems, and a
clear desire from those consulted to see the position improved.

UK's biomedical research institute gets green light

2011-01-26T10:35:00.001Z

The UK Centre for Medical Research and Innovation, due to open in 2015 in London, will be the most advanced such facility in the country, perhaps in the world. It is a highly ambitious joint project driven by four of the UK's most influential medical research organisations: Cancer Research UK, the Medical Research Council, University College London, and the Wellcome Trust.

AMS review of the regulation and governance of health research

2011-01-12T15:43:00.001Z

The Academy of Medical Sciences has launched its new report 'A new pathway for the regulation and governance of health research'.

The report proposes five key principles that should underpin the regulation and governance framework around health research in the UK, and makes recommendations to:

1. Create a new Health Research Agency (HRA) to rationalise the regulation and governance of all health research.
2. Include within the HRA a new National Research Governance Service to facilitate timely approval of research studies by NHS Trusts.
3. Improve the UK environment for clinical trials
4. Provide access to patient data that protects individual interests and allows approved research to proceed effectively.
5. Embed a culture that values research within the NHS.

Feasibility studies for responsible development of nanoscale technologies

2011-01-12T15:27:00.001Z

The Technology Strategy Board and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) have jointly allocated up to £400,000 to stimulate business led innovation with technologies that can address the potential environmental, health and safety (EHS) aspects of development of nanoscale technologies.

Revised process for handling amendments to NIHR CSP studies

2011-01-12T15:27:00.000Z

The process for handling amendments for studies that have gained approval through the National Institute for Health Research Coordinated System for gaining NHS Permission (NIHR CSP) has been revised

European Union Innovation Strategy

2011-01-12T15:13:00.001Z

The European Union has published its innovation strategy "innovation Union"

Musculoskeletal Ageing Centre

2011-01-12T15:11:00.000Z

Arthritis Research UK and the MRC propose to establish a Collaborative Centre in Musculoskeletal Ageing which will become an international centre of excellence in research into the causes and mechanisms of musculoskeletal ageing, aiming at development of interventions which enhance musculoskeletal health.

RDFunding Network

2010-11-18T06:34:00.003Z

RDFunding now has its own network available on Linkedin. Why not join to keep up to date with news, funding as well as discussing topics.

Department of Health - Spending Review 2010

2010-11-18T06:31:00.001Z

In line with the Government’s commitment to protect health spending, overall NHS spending will increase by 0.4% in real terms over the course of the Spending Review period. This includes a 1.3% increase in the resource budget, and a 17% decrease in capital spending. The administration budget will be reduced by 33%, and reinvested to support the delivery of NHS services.

Comprehensive Spending Review

2010-10-21T16:02:00.001+01:00

The Government announced the outcome of the Spending Review on 20 October 2010 http://cdn.hm-treasury.gov.uk/sr2010_completereport.pdf

The Department of Health, through the NIHR and the DH Policy Research Programme, will increase spending on health research in real-terms over the spending review period.

From this, additional funding will be made available so NIHR can lead the way in pulling basic scientific advances through into benefits for patients and the economy.

The Government also announced that, to complement this increase in health research funding through NIHR, the budget for the Medical Research Council will be maintained in real terms.

Finally, it was announced that the Department of Health, through NIHR, will provide £220 million of capital funding for the UK Centre for Medical Research and Innovation (UKCMRI).

Professor Dame Sally Davies, Director General for R&D at the Department of Health said:“This is a great settlement. The Government has again confirmed its support for health research in the strongest way possible - by increasing the budget for NIHR above and beyond the rate of inflation for the next four years. This is an explicit recognition of the key role played by health research in driving improvements in the health of the population and in the economic growth of our country. It is also a ringing endorsement of the place that NIHR now occupies in the landscape of the UK - thanks to the hard work of all of you. Now we look forward to the challenge of pulling through basic science into benefits for patients.”

MRC Board and Panel Vacancies

2010-10-04T15:45:00.000+01:00

The MRC are seeking to fill 44 vacancies on thier Boards and panels.

Foundation of Nursing Studies

2010-10-04T15:42:00.002+01:00

Foundation of Nursing Studies has launched its brand-new virtual Centre for Nursing Innovation.

News 2/9/10

2010-09-02T13:33:00.001+01:00

* The NIHR Annual Report is available from www.nihr.ac.uk

* The NIHR Portfolio is publicly available from the CRN CC website

* NRES Consultation on revisions of SOPs and Extranet Update: http://bit.ly/bUKgsd

* European Commission Consultation on Pharmacovigilance Requirements: http://bit.ly/cLghRp

* Academy of Medical Sciences review second call for evidence: http://www.acmedsci.ac.uk/p47prid80.html

News 05/07/2010

2010-07-05T11:30:00.001+01:00

New Costing Templates from NIHR CRN
http://www.ukcrn.org.uk/index/news/newsItems/news00164.html

News 18/05/2010 (2)

2010-05-18T14:58:00.001+01:00

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

Research for Patient Benefit (RfPB) Programme

Please note that Registration of Intention to Submit is no longer required for applications from Competition 13 onwards.

Next Submission Deadline is 24th September 2010.

News 18/05/2010

2010-05-18T11:54:00.001+01:00

New guide to help health professionals involve patients in the research process

The Comprehensive Biomedical Research Centre at Guy's and St Thomas' and King's College London has launched a new guide to help researchers involve users in the research process. The guide explains how users can help at each stage of the research process, what issues to consider, and how researchers can involve users.

http://bit.ly/aBktLR

GMC guidance for doctors on research

2010-05-10T10:20:00.000+01:00

GMC guidance for doctors on research

The GMC has issued two documents Good Practice in research and Consent to research describing the good practice principles that doctors are expected to understand and follow if they are involved in research. They replace the current guidance booklet, Research: the roles and responsibilities of doctors (2002). The guidance came into effect on 4 May 2010.

http://www.gmc-uk.org/guidance/news_consultation/6686.asp

Questionnaire on e-health records research

2010-05-10T10:18:00.000+01:00

Questionnaire on e-health records research

To exploit the UK's position as a world leader in health informatics, the UK Health Departments are developing infrastructures to link electronic health data for research purposes e.g. the Health Research Support Service (HRSS) being developed by the NIHR Research Capability Programme (RCP), the Welsh Secure Annonymised Information Linkage (SAIL) system and the Scottish Health Information System (SHIP).

The major UK research funders wish to realise the research opportunities offered by these infrastructure developments and are carrying out a mapping exercise that will review the current capacity in the UK e-health records research. If you're working in e-health records related research or wish to work in e-health related research, you can participate in a questionnaire that can be accessed via the link www.mrc.ac.uk/ehealthquestionnaire .

News 06/05/2010

2010-05-06T16:36:00.000+01:00

Bupa Foundation has many awards with upcoming deadlines:
http://bit.ly/9zRMBj

News 5/5/10

2010-05-05T11:34:00.000+01:00

Industry Costing Programme launches new templates

Two new templates have been launched this month, alongside the Industry Costing Template, following a year of successful consultation and collaboration between Industry, the NHS and the NIHR Clinical Research Networks to deliver a costing framework for these important sectors of the health research system. The new templates are:

* Medical Technology Costing Template
* Primary Care Costing Template

http://www.ukcrn.org.uk/index/news/newsItems/news00164.html

News 5/5/10

2010-05-05T11:23:00.001+01:00

Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE)

Clinical Senior Lectureship Awards

The objective of the awards is to develop high-quality capacity and secure long-term sustainability and enhanced outcomes in research and teaching at senior lecturer level.

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=8866

National Institute for Health Research Trainees Coordinating Centre (NIHR TCC)

CAT Clinical Lectureship Awards

The posts are intended to support postdoctoral level research training combined with the continuing development of clinical expertise. The balance of clinical and academic commitments will normally be 50:50.

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=14187

News 19/4/10

2010-04-19T14:34:00.002+01:00

UKCRC Registered Clinical Trials Units Resource Finder now available online:

http://www.ukcrc-ctu.org.uk/resourcefinder/Pages/default.aspx

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

2010-04-13T12:19:00.000+01:00

Research into Promising Innovations in Healthcare Delivery in the NHS. The Call opens on Thursday, 15th April 2010. Applicants should submit outline proposals via the SDO website by 1pm on Thursday 10th June 2010.

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=15470

Trauma research in a military or civilian context. The cut-off date is 1pm on 1 July 2010.

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=15453

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**New RDFunding Facilities**

We now have a tailored newsletters for funding opportunities available from the National Institute for Health Research and Professional Bodies, just follow the links below and click on "Newsletter Format":

The NIHR funding opportunities

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListCharities.asp?category=9

Professional Bodies

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListCharities.asp?category=1

News 23/03/2010

2010-03-23T10:41:00.001Z

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

Efficacy and Mechanism Evaluation Programme

The submission deadline for consideration in the next round is Monday 12th July 2010 (before 1pm).

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=12453

NIHR RDInfo Exhibits

2010-03-17T11:13:00.003Z

NIHR RDInfo will be exhibiting at the following events :

Optometry Tomorrow 2010 - York Racecourse - 18th-19th April 2010
NHS R&D Forum Annual Conference - Salford - 24th-25th May 2010

Why not come along and meet some of our team!

NIHR Research Capability Programme

2010-03-17T11:11:00.000Z

** The NIHR Research Capability Programme has produced it's first Health Research Support Service newsletter, find out the latest news about this exciting new service**

http://www.nihr.ac.uk/systems/Pages/systems_research_capability_programme.aspx

News 09/03/2010

2010-03-09T10:18:00.001Z

**National Institute for Health Research Trainees Coordinating Centre (NIHR TCC)**

Integrated Academic Training - Clinical Lectureships

The 2010 NIHR Clinical Lectureship recruitment round is now open and will end on 31st March 2011

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=11811

News 03/03/2010

2010-03-03T10:19:00.000Z

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

1) Health Service Research Programme (HSR002) Call for Research Proposals

Closing date for applications is 1pm on Thursday 22nd April 2010

Further details:
http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=13428

2) HSR/INVOLVE joint funding call: Public involvement in research.

Closing date for outline proposals is 1pm on Thursday 6th May 2010.

Further details:
http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=15343

News 23/02/2010

2010-02-23T10:07:00.000Z

The Wellcome Trust has unveiled an ambitious ten-year plan challenging researchers to find bold solutions to the most important questions facing our understanding of health and disease.

For further information visit http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/About-us/Strategy/index.htm

News 18/2/10

2010-02-18T10:50:00.001Z

The Department of Defense have released many new calls:
http://bit.ly/9sP9Rp

NIHR RDInfo Twitter

2010-02-11T14:33:00.003Z

You can now follow NIHR RDInfo on Twitter:
http://twitter.com/nihr_rdinfo

Better late than never...

2010-02-11T14:31:00.002Z

**National Institute for Health Research Trainees Coordinating Centre (NIHR TCC)**

Clinical Academic Training Pathway - Clinical Doctoral Research Fellowship.
The closing date for applications is 1pm on 27th April 2010.

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=13386

**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 10 May 2010 by 1pm

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

HTA Programme Primary Research (Outline Proposals).
Submissions for all topics must reach the HTA offices before 1pm on Thursday 1 April 2010

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

**Department of Health**

Health-related managed contact centre services (Invitation to tender).
Closing date for responses is 15th March 2010

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=15284

**Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)**

The BBSRC has released its Strategic Plan for 2010-2015 entitled "The Age of Bioscience"

The strategic research priorities are:

- Food Security
- Bioenergy and industrial biotechnology
- Basic bioscience underpinning health

For further information and the full strategy document visit: http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/strategy/

2010-02-02T13:04:00.000Z

Clinical Academic Training Programme for Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals.
Closing date for completed applications is 1.00 pm on Tuesday, 27th April 2010

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=14186

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

REF: 10_1007 Patient safety in healthcare organisations.

Applicants are asked to submit outline proposals for the above call by 1pm on Wednesday, 24th March 2010.

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=15261

SDO: Responsive funding in the NIHR SDO programme.

Applicants should submit outline proposals via the SDO website by 1pm on Thursday, 18th March 2010.

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=15255

News 12/01/10

2010-01-13T12:09:00.001Z

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

NIHR Cochrane - NHS Engagement Awards
Proposal submission date: 11th February 2010

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=15213

**Department of Health**

Chief Medical Officer's Public Health Awards

Please register your entry by Wednesday, 24 February 2010

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=13758

**Major Changes to National Institute of Health (NIH) America Applications**

All applications intended for due dates on or after 25th January 2010 will require the use of new forms and instructions

Major changes include:
- Restructured forms to align with review criteria
- Significantly shorter page limits

Further information can be found at :

http://enhancing-peer-review.nih.gov/application_changes_video.html

Wellbeing of Women

2009-12-08T09:56:00.001Z

**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)

2009-11-24T11:25:00.001Z

**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

2009-11-18T12:00:00.001Z

**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

2009-10-13T10:34:00.000+01:00

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)

2009-09-29T14:42:00.001+01:00

**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

2009-09-23T11:40:00.003+01:00

** 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

2009-09-15T11:50:00.000+01:00

**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

2009-08-11T10:06:00.001+01:00

**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

2009-07-28T09:53:00.001+01:00

**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

2009-07-14T10:12:00.000+01:00

**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

2009-06-22T12:04:00.000+01:00

**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

2009-06-16T10:52:00.001+01:00

**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

2009-06-10T08:13:00.002+01:00

***** 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

2009-06-02T11:03:00.002+01:00

**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

2009-05-19T11:03:00.000+01:00

**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

2009-05-12T12:18:00.000+01:00

**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

2009-05-05T11:10:00.001+01:00

**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

2009-04-28T12:00:00.001+01:00

**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

2009-04-21T11:46:00.001+01:00

**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

2009-04-07T10:03:00.002+01:00

***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

2009-03-31T09:29:00.001+01:00

**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

2009-03-24T11:31:00.001Z

**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

2009-03-17T10:39:00.001Z

**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

2009-03-10T11:33:00.001Z

**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

2009-03-04T13:05:00.000Z

** 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

2009-02-24T12:12:00.001Z

**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

2009-02-17T10:26:00.001Z

** 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

2009-02-12T10:14:00.000Z

**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

2009-02-04T07:00:00.000Z

** 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

2009-01-27T13:01:00.001Z

**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

2009-01-20T10:31:00.001Z

** 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

2009-01-14T11:03:00.000Z

**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

2009-01-08T12:09:00.000Z

**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.

News 11/12/2008

2008-12-18T12:06:00.000Z

**Service Delivery and Organisation (SDO) R&D Programme**

Evaluating Partnerships Between Universities and NHS Organisations.
A maximum of £600,000 per project
Applicants are asked to submit full proposals for this call by Thursday, 26th February 2009 at 1.00 pm.

Primary Care and Community Health Services.
A budget of up to £475,000 per project
Applicants are asked to submit outline proposals for the above call by Thursday, 19th February 2009 at 1.00 pm.

Evaluating Innovations in Integrating Health and Social Care for Adults and Older People Projects.
A budget of up to £475,000 per project
Applicants are asked to submit outline proposals for the above call by Tuesday, 24th February 2009 at 1.00 pm.

News 03/12/08

2008-12-03T09:42:00.000Z

Don't miss the latest HTA Themed Update newsletter detailing how the National Institute for Health Research Health Technology Assessment (NIHR HTA) programme is supporting the research needs of the NHS. It features an in-depth look at the expansion of the HTA programme and key HTA research which is providing vital clinical expertise to the NHS.

To download the newsletter, visit the HTA programme website:

http://www.hta.ac.uk/news/publications/updates.shtml

The NIHR HTA programme is inviting outline research proposals within the broad area of diagnostic tests and test technologies. It will consider research which evaluates tests used for the diagnosis, staging, grading, monitoring, prediction or the prognosis of disease or ill health.
Outline proposals for primary research or evidence synthesis for this call must be submitted by 1pm on 25 February 2009.

Further details can be found at:

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=13584

News 24/11/08

2008-11-25T12:05:00.000Z

**HTA Health Technology Assessment**

HTA Clinical Evaluation and Trials - Proposals sought for addressing any health problems.
Next cut off date is 28th January 2009

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=9215

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

Programme Development Grants
2009 Rounds : Competition 1 Submission Deadline 30th March 2009
Competition 2 Submission Deadline 27th November 2009

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

**Research Capacity Development Programme**

Clinical Academic Training Pathway for Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professions.
Tenders must be submitted by 13:00 hrs 21st January 2009

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=13386

Update 17/11/2008

2008-11-18T10:35:00.000Z

**Department of Health Policy Research Programme**

Evaluation of the Healthy Community Challenge Fund: Exploring Implementation and Scoping for Future Assessment of Impact. Applications are invited for an evaluation of the early stages of the initiative. Budget of £700,000.

Full proposals must be submitted no later than 5.00 pm on Friday 23rd January 2009.

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=13513

Update 11/11/08

2008-11-14T14:58:00.002Z

**Research Capacity Development Programme**

Career Development Fellowship (NIHR-CDF) - The NIHR-CDF will offer 3 years full-time (4 or 5 years part-time) funding to individuals who have significant and successful post-doctoral experience.

Doctoral Research Fellowshop (NIHR-DRF) - The NIHR-DRF will offer 3 years full-time funding to undertake a PhD and is aimed at individuals of outstanding potential early in their research careers.

Senior Research Fellowship (NIHR-SRF) - The NIHR-SRF will offer 5 years funding to undertake a programme of research and is aimed at outstanding individuals who are currently independent researchers and can demonstrate the potential to become academic and researcher leaders within the duration of an award.

Post-Doctoral Fellowship (NIHR-PDF) - The NIHR-PDF will offer 3 years full-time funding to individuals who are able to demonstrate their potential as researchers but do not, as yet, have sufficient experience to be fully independent.

Applications for all the above fellowships must be submitted by 1.00 pm on Wednesday, 7th January 2009.

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantsFromCharity.asp?CharityID=1441&Closing=1

News 04/11/2008

2008-11-04T10:55:00.000Z

**Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Programme**

Primary Research (Outline Proposals)

All submissions must reach the HTA Offices before 1.00pm Tuesday 6th January 2009

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

News 21/10/08

2008-10-22T07:31:00.000+01:00

**NHS Connecting for Health Evaluation Programme**

Evaluation of Different Levels of Structuring Within the Clinical Record

£250,000 available over a maximum of two years

The deadline for submitting a registration of interest (ROI) form is 2.00pm on Friday, 7th November 2008

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=13429

News 09/10/2008

2008-10-09T11:46:00.000+01:00

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

Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) Phase 1 funding is a maximum £100,000 Competition 1 submission deadline 24th November 2008

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=13408

**Service Delivery and Organisation (SDO) R&D Programme **

Patient and Carer-Centred Services
A maximum of £475,000 per project
Full proposals deadline is 4th December 2008

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=11923

Technology Adoption
A maximum of £475,000 per project
Full proposals deadline is 11th December 2008

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=12701

**Research Capacity Development**

Research Methods Programme - Call for Organisations to support the development of individuals with expertise in research methods including health statistics, health economics, clinical trial design, and operational research and modelling.
Closing date for call for proposals is 1.00pm 17th November 2008

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=13385

**Policy Research Programme**

Evaluation of the Social Enterprise Investment Fund (SEIF) Approx £400,000 (inc FEC or VAT) Full Applications 5.00pm Friday 7th November 2008

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=13383

News

2008-09-30T09:37:00.002+01:00

** New RDFunding Special Editions **

Pulling together funding opportunities relating to specific priorities.

- Dermatology
- Sexual Health
- Opthalmology
- Infectious Diseases

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

News 23/09/08

2008-09-23T09:27:00.001+01:00

**Department of Health Policy Research Programme**

1. A Systematic Review of the causes of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Funding within a cost of £70,000 including FEC or VAT.

Deadline for applications is 5.00pm 17th October 2008

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=13334

2. The incidence and prevalence of Schizophrenia and Psychosis and Associated Aetiological Factors.

Funding within a cost of £70,000 including FEC or VAT.

Deadline for applications is 5.00pm 17th October 2008

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=13335

Update 09/09/08

2008-09-09T11:34:00.000+01:00

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

To support "science driven" studies with an expectation of substantial health gain.
The submission deadline for the next round is 1.00pm Monday 1st December 2008.

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=12453

**Service Delivery and Organisation (SDO) R&D Programme**

Research on the Practice of Health Care Commissioning (COM238)

Projects up to three years duration may be funded to a maximum of £475,000 per project
Applicants are asked to submit outline proposals by 1.00pm Thursday 16th October 2008

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=13297

News 20/08/08

2008-08-20T11:26:00.000+01:00

** Medical Research Council (MRC) **

Addiction Research Strategy - Call for Pilot Research Proposals Applications should request between £100-300K on a full economic cost basis for grants lasting a maximum of two years.
Deadline for receipt of applications is 4pm on 19th November 2008.

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=13246

** New RDFunding Special Editions **

Pulling together funding opportunities relating to specific priorities. The first of this series are:

- Stroke
- Dementia and Neurodegenerative Diseases
- Haematology
- Respiratory

The previous special edition, Nurses and Midwives, has been split into the separate disciplines:
- Nursing
- Midwifery

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

News 12/08/08

2008-08-12T10:18:00.000+01:00

**Health Technology Assessment (HTA)**

HTA Clinical Trials funding stream broadened.

The HTA programme's successful responsive funding strem is extending its remit enabling researchers to submit evaluation studies falling within the remit of the HTA programme. This includes feasibility, pilot studies and proposals for evidence synthesis alongside normal clinical trials

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=9215
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**Policy Research Programme**

Evaluation of the TB Find and Treat Pilot Programme
Registration of Interest (ROI) is required by 5.00pm on Friday, 19th September 2008

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=13229
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**Service Delivery and Organisation (SDO)Programme**

The NIHR Service Delivery and Organisation Programme wishes to commission research on a whole system transformation programme, including the introduction and use of lean management in healthcare organisations.

Ref. LM255: Evaluating a whole system transformation of a group of healthcare provider and commissioning organisations based on Toyota production system.

Closing date for full proposals is 1.00pm Thursday 2nd October 2008.

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=13224
………………………………….

**Please note**

We have added Health Economics as a new keyword to the website.

News 05/08/2008

2008-08-05T09:32:00.000+01:00

** Medical Research Council (MRC) **

Translational Stem Cell Research Programme - Response mode funding

To fund investigator-led research proposals that have clear translational goals, and will consider applications from across the UK.

The deadline for outline proposals is the 6th October 2008, for the Committee meeting on the 17th November.

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=13168

News 29/07/2008

2008-07-29T09:39:00.000+01:00

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

Research for Patient Benefit (RfPB) Programme - Competition 7 Registration of Intention to Submit deadline is 5pm, 12th August 2008

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

News 22/07/08

2008-07-22T11:18:00.000+01:00

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

Future Product Development Stream 1: i4i

To provide funds and support to enable ideas for new healthcare products to progress from post basic research to pre large scale clinical trials or health technology assessments.

Submission deadline is 19th September 2008.

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

** Policy Research Programme**

Evaluation of TB Find and Treat Programme

Up to £300K may be available

Registration of Interest is required by 5pm Thursday 14th August 2008

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=13081

News 15/07/08

2008-07-15T09:54:00.000+01:00

**Wellcome Trust**

Biomedical Science Senior Research Fellowships in Clinical Science

Five year fellowship in the first instance. Deadline for preliminary applications is 19th September 2008.

http://www.rdfunding.org.uk/Queries/ListGrantDetails.asp?GrantID=1253

Update 08/07/08

2008-07-08T09:39:00.000+01:00

Our Feeds are now displayed on the front page of the NIHR portal at - https://portal.nihr.ac.uk/Pages/default.aspx
The first feed provides initial information on all NIHR calls, and the second one is for all other government calls.
A full list of our rss feeds is on our website - subscribe to the ones you are interested in. See:
http://rdfunding.org.uk/rss.asp
For those users of iGoogle, there is a Google button which enables you to add them to your iGoogle page.
Unfamiliar with rss feeds? see:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rss