April 2013

Issue 20

Welcome to the bulletin from the NIHR Research Design Service for the East of England. In the Bulletin you will find regular updates for Researchers, R&D staff and Research Advisors alike. This issue includes:

What is the RDS?
What can the Research Design Service (RDS) do for you?
Funding - current calls
Previous announcements, approaching deadlines
Other funding opportunities
Training and other events
Research training awards and fellowships
How to obtain help

What is the RDS?

The Research Design Service for the East of England (RDS EoE) is funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). We are an active and dynamic network and offer free research advice and support across the region.

Thinking of applying for research funding?

If so the RDS EoE can advise on all aspects of preparing grant applications and building collaborative research teams, we can help turn innovative research ideas into strong research proposals to attract funding. If you have any questions or indeed a research proposal that you would like to discuss, please contact us.

What can the RDS do for you?

Much of our work is done through one to one meetings with individual researchers but we also encourage clients to attend our workshops. If you are aiming to submit a bid to NIHR or the Department of Health this year you may wish to note the dates below in your diaries. We have a planned programme of regional support which hopefully will help with planning the milestones to be accomplished before you submit and will enable you be in a position to take advantage of feedback we offer.

1. NIHR two-day workshops
These are designed for novice bidders who have not applied to NIHR before. The workshops provide an outline of the particular characteristics and remits of NIHR bids, and an overview of what is involved in bidding. There will be one held in October. There are 20 places per workshop, total cost £50 for the two days. Please enquire directly to Dr Muhammad Waqar; muhammad.waqar@beds.ac.uk or on 01582 743782.

2. Bid development one-day workshop
These are for bids at the first or second draft stage and nearing completion. Advisers will be available for the participating research teams to consult on different aspects of their bid. Proposals should be sent to your RDS key Adviser in advance of the workshops and priority will be given to those bids nearest to completion. There are 5 places only per workshop. Please contact us for more information, Next available dates for 2013: 28 June in Takeley, near Stansted Airport.

3. Pre-Submission Panel
This is like a ‘dry run’ of submitting to NIHR. Feedback will consist of the panel’s view of any fixable and non-fixable faults of the proposal and readiness for submission. The proposers are not required to attend, but should send their completed bids to their RDS key advisor by the date below. The panel comprises of all advisors and methodological specialists in the region in the same way that bids are considered by NIHR committees. Any bid received will be considered that is complete and aiming for submission within a few weeks.
Planned dates for 2013: 16 May, 11 September.

Submit bids for inclusion to Dr Muhammad Waqar as above.

Funding - current Calls

Only the latest announcements are included full descriptions can be found on the NIHR website

The Efficacy and Mechanism Evaluation (EME) programme Commissioned work stream invites research proposals to evaluate innovative and novel healthcare treatments and tests delivered through industry-academia-NHS collaborations, which address priority areas of unmet need in the following areas; Alcohol and substance misuse in younger people (to exclude nicotine), Radionuclide imaging in non-malignant disease.

Closing date 3 June 2013
EME Researcher led work stream invites research proposals to evaluate clinical efficacy of interventions, add significantly to our understanding of biological or behavioural mechanisms and processes, explore new scientific or clinical principles, and include the development or testing of new methodologies.

Closing date 10 July 2013

Public Health Research (PHR) Commissioned call Preventing Smokeless Tobacco Use in UK Communities. Particularly interested in proposals for research on: interventions with South Asian communities. awareness interventions, health information interventions, social marketing interventions, interventions preventing uptake in young people.

Closing date 6 August 2013
The Health Technology Assessment (HTA) programme Commissioned call invites research proposals in the following area: Multiparametric MRI in planning epilepsy surgery.

Closing date 29 August 2013

Also HTA Primary care research Commissioned calls in the following areas; Immunisation of Children and Young People Looked After By the State, Feasibility of psychosocial interventions for preventing blood borne virus infection in people who inject drugs, Peer support for breastfeeding maintenance,A prognostic tool to aid clinical management decisions in acute ankle sprain, Prognostic models for people with advanced cancer, Suspected acute pulmonary embolism in pregnancy, Mechanical Insufflation-Exsufflation devices for assisted cough in neuromuscular disease, Early pulmonary rehabilitation after an exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Interventions to enhance engagement in exercise referral schemes, Non-neuroleptic mood stabilising medication for challenging behaviour in adults with intellectual disability.

Closing date 29 August 2013

Previous announcements, approaching deadlines

Health Technology Assessment programme

Evidence Synthesis commissioned call 2 May 2013

Primary Research 2 May 2013

Researcher led proposals Clinical evaluation and trials 13 May 2013

Department of Health/ Wellcome Trust

Health Innovation Challenge (HIC) Fund 7 May 2013

Collaborations for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care (CLAHRC)

Competition 13 May 2013

Health Services and Delivery Research (HS&DR) Programme

Self-care 16 May 2013

After Francis 30 May 2013

Researcher led work stream 22 May 2013

Research for Patient Benefit (RfPB)

Competition 21 22 May 2013

Primary Care Interventions

Research proposals must be within the remit of one of the seven NIHR participating programmes 22 May 2013

Invention for Innovation (i4i)

Challenge Awards 29 May 2013

Other Funding Opportunities
(open calls unless otherwise stated)

Age UK, Research into Ageing Fund

Grants for high quality research to improve health and wellbeing of older people. Emphasis on applied and translational research that is likely to lead to interventions within 5 years.

PhD Studentships
Research project grants
New Investigator awards

Alzheimer's Research Trust

Funding is flexible and diverse – Over the next few years, anticipate an increase in research associated with clinical trials of new drugs aimed at preventing and controlling development of dementia.

Alcohol Education and Research Council - (AERC)

Small Grants - Up to £5,000 each, six months to one year
Research Grants - Expects to fund around £50,000, one to three years.

Dunhill Medical Trust

Dunhill Medical Trust is a UK-based charitable company. Main focus for support is research into ageing and older people - four main areas of activity:

development of new and innovative projects
support for pilot research studies
pump-priming projects
developing research capacity

Multiple Sclerosis Society

Innovative award: The essential purpose of an innovative award is to provide support for a short-term, small-scale pilot or proof of concept research project. It is hoped that these awards will encourage established researchers from both within and outside the MS field to explore ideas in MS research that, if merited, may lead to further support through the Society or other funding sources.

Project grant: The essential purpose of a project grant is to provide support for a time-limited research project designed to answer a single question or a small group of related questions. Project grants provide support for a maximum of three years.

PhD studentship: PhD studentships are designed to encourage the best graduates to embark on a research career in MS. These awards provide practical research training leading to a doctorate, through a time-limited research project related to MS, under the direct supervision of a senior and experienced researcher. Application should be made by the prospective supervisor, who should be associated with an established multidisciplinary research group in a UK university department or similar research environment in the UK.

Medical Research Council (MRC)

Mainly in response to proposals by scientists but also sets priority areas.

Nuffield Foundation

Invites proposals that lie outside main programme areas but meet wider interest e.g. ‘advancement of social well-being’, especially projects that identify interventions which have practical implications for policy or practice.

Parkinson's UK

Project Grants: 13 May 2013
Innovation Grants: Explore bold new ideas that could lead to exciting breakthroughs in the causes, treatment and cure of Parkinson's. 5 deadlines each year, next deadline: 25 March 2013
PhD Studentships: 17 June 2013

Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation’s (RCLCF)

RCLCF pilot grants allow established scientists to investigate and develop new ideas in field of lung cancer research in areas of Early Detection and Patient Experience. Pilot Grants - will not exceed 12 months duration and a maximum of £20,000 may be applied for. Applicant must have a proven track record in own scientific field and be employed in UK or Ireland university or research institute.
Awarded for up to two years, will not normally exceed £75,000.

Wellcome Trust

Research funding supports biomedical research and medical humanities, with aim of improving human and animal health. Wide variety of funding schemes, including Investigator Awards, fellowships and Strategic Awards.

Training and other events

The i4i Life Sciences Accelerator programme

Designed specifically to help health and medtech researchers maximise their chances of success when applying for funding and investment. The programme has been developed by i4i, along with experienced medtech industry experts, to equip researchers in industry, academia and the NHS with the skills and knowledge required to put together robust business plans and strong funding applications that will satisfy funding panels, investors and external experts.
Programme dates:
Monday 20 to Tuesday 21 May 2013
Wednesday 9 to Friday 11 October and Monday 11 to Tuesday 12 November 2013.

For further information and to book a place on the next session, please see the programme flyer or contact the programme director, Ed Cooper; ed.cooper@vitalsix.co.uk or Telephone: 01189 357115

NIHR Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Conference 2013, 9-10 October 2013, London

The NIHR HTA Programme is celebrating 20 years of funding research into the effectiveness, costs, and broader impact of health technologies, and the contribution it has made to the NIHR’s mission to improve the health and wealth of the nation. The two day event will focus on clinical effectiveness research and the impact of HTA research nationally and internationally.

PenCLAHRC Patient and Public Involvement Team conference, 13 - 15 November 2013, Exeter, UK,

entitled “New Developments in Public Involvement in Research”

Please look on the NIHR website for further event details.

Research training awards and fellowships

Please look on the NIHR website where full descriptions can be found under Research Training Opportunities

The NIHR In-Practice Fellowship (IPF) Round 7

Offers academic training to fully qualified General Practitioners and General Dental Practitioners who are in NHS practice in England. Applicants should be able to demonstrate that they have outstanding potential for development as a clinician in an academic research or medical education research background.

Closing date 1 May 2013

The NIHR Clinical Trials Fellowships Round 2

Designed to support existing NIHR Trainees with an interest in, and experience of, working with clinical trials as part of their current training award who would benefit from further training within the setting of a NIHR-supported Clinical Trials Unit.

Closing date 6 May 2013

The NIHR Leadership Programme for Trainees

Specifically designed for NIHR Trainees to explore management and leadership in health research at four levels: Individual – what does it mean for me personally? Team – what does it mean for me and my team? Institution – what is my role and impact in relation to my institution? System – how do I understand my part in the NIHR and UK research context? Places on the programme are fully funded by the NIHR.

Closing date 24 May 2013

The NIHR Clinical Lectureships (CLs) 2013

specialty-training posts that incorporate academic training. CLs are open to doctors and dentists who already hold a PhD and or equivalent and show outstanding potential for continuing a career in academic medicine. The duration of a CL is for a maximum of 4 years or until CCT is reached, whichever is sooner.

Closing date 31 March 2014

How to Obtain Help

To access a RDS EoE Research Advisor relative to the expertise required, please contact the Central Co-ordinator on 01206 874856 or by e-mail at rdsc@essex.ac.uk or by completing our on-line Client Enquiry Form.

If you would like to subscribe to these bulletins please email rdsc@essex.ac.uk

Previous issues of our bulletin can be found below:

Bulletin Issue 15
Bulletin Issue 16
Bulletin Issue 17
Bulletin Issue 18
Bulletin Issue 19


You are here: Information Latest funding opportunities Bulletin Successful bids Conferences and events Annual report	April 2013 Issue 20 Welcome to the bulletin from the NIHR Research Design Service for the East of England. In the Bulletin you will find regular updates for Researchers, R&D staff and Research Advisors alike. This issue includes: What is the RDS? What can the Research Design Service (RDS) do for you? Funding - current calls Previous announcements, approaching deadlines Other funding opportunities Training and other events Research training awards and fellowships How to obtain help What is the RDS? The Research Design Service for the East of England (RDS EoE) is funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). We are an active and dynamic network and offer free research advice and support across the region. Thinking of applying for research funding? If so the RDS EoE can advise on all aspects of preparing grant applications and building collaborative research teams, we can help turn innovative research ideas into strong research proposals to attract funding. If you have any questions or indeed a research proposal that you would like to discuss, please contact us. What can the RDS do for you? Much of our work is done through one to one meetings with individual researchers but we also encourage clients to attend our workshops. If you are aiming to submit a bid to NIHR or the Department of Health this year you may wish to note the dates below in your diaries. We have a planned programme of regional support which hopefully will help with planning the milestones to be accomplished before you submit and will enable you be in a position to take advantage of feedback we offer. 1. NIHR two-day workshops These are designed for novice bidders who have not applied to NIHR before. The workshops provide an outline of the particular characteristics and remits of NIHR bids, and an overview of what is involved in bidding. There will be one held in October. There are 20 places per workshop, total cost £50 for the two days. Please enquire directly to Dr Muhammad Waqar; muhammad.waqar@beds.ac.uk or on 01582 743782. 2. Bid development one-day workshop These are for bids at the first or second draft stage and nearing completion. Advisers will be available for the participating research teams to consult on different aspects of their bid. Proposals should be sent to your RDS key Adviser in advance of the workshops and priority will be given to those bids nearest to completion. There are 5 places only per workshop. Please contact us for more information, Next available dates for 2013: 28 June in Takeley, near Stansted Airport. 3. Pre-Submission Panel This is like a ‘dry run’ of submitting to NIHR. Feedback will consist of the panel’s view of any fixable and non-fixable faults of the proposal and readiness for submission. The proposers are not required to attend, but should send their completed bids to their RDS key advisor by the date below. The panel comprises of all advisors and methodological specialists in the region in the same way that bids are considered by NIHR committees. Any bid received will be considered that is complete and aiming for submission within a few weeks. Planned dates for 2013: 16 May, 11 September. Submit bids for inclusion to Dr Muhammad Waqar as above. Funding - current Calls Only the latest announcements are included full descriptions can be found on the NIHR website The Efficacy and Mechanism Evaluation (EME) programme Commissioned work stream invites research proposals to evaluate innovative and novel healthcare treatments and tests delivered through industry-academia-NHS collaborations, which address priority areas of unmet need in the following areas; Alcohol and substance misuse in younger people (to exclude nicotine), Radionuclide imaging in non-malignant disease. Closing date 3 June 2013 EME Researcher led work stream invites research proposals to evaluate clinical efficacy of interventions, add significantly to our understanding of biological or behavioural mechanisms and processes, explore new scientific or clinical principles, and include the development or testing of new methodologies. Closing date 10 July 2013 Public Health Research (PHR) Commissioned call Preventing Smokeless Tobacco Use in UK Communities. Particularly interested in proposals for research on: interventions with South Asian communities. awareness interventions, health information interventions, social marketing interventions, interventions preventing uptake in young people. Closing date 6 August 2013 The Health Technology Assessment (HTA) programme Commissioned call invites research proposals in the following area: Multiparametric MRI in planning epilepsy surgery. Closing date 29 August 2013 Also HTA Primary care research Commissioned calls in the following areas; Immunisation of Children and Young People Looked After By the State, Feasibility of psychosocial interventions for preventing blood borne virus infection in people who inject drugs, Peer support for breastfeeding maintenance,A prognostic tool to aid clinical management decisions in acute ankle sprain, Prognostic models for people with advanced cancer, Suspected acute pulmonary embolism in pregnancy, Mechanical Insufflation-Exsufflation devices for assisted cough in neuromuscular disease, Early pulmonary rehabilitation after an exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Interventions to enhance engagement in exercise referral schemes, Non-neuroleptic mood stabilising medication for challenging behaviour in adults with intellectual disability. Closing date 29 August 2013 Previous announcements, approaching deadlines Health Technology Assessment programme Evidence Synthesis commissioned call 2 May 2013 Primary Research 2 May 2013 Researcher led proposals Clinical evaluation and trials 13 May 2013 Department of Health/ Wellcome Trust Health Innovation Challenge (HIC) Fund 7 May 2013 Collaborations for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care (CLAHRC) Competition 13 May 2013 Health Services and Delivery Research (HS&DR) Programme Self-care 16 May 2013 After Francis 30 May 2013 Researcher led work stream 22 May 2013 Research for Patient Benefit (RfPB) Competition 21 22 May 2013 Primary Care Interventions Research proposals must be within the remit of one of the seven NIHR participating programmes 22 May 2013 Invention for Innovation (i4i) Challenge Awards 29 May 2013 Other Funding Opportunities (open calls unless otherwise stated) Age UK, Research into Ageing Fund Grants for high quality research to improve health and wellbeing of older people. Emphasis on applied and translational research that is likely to lead to interventions within 5 years. PhD Studentships Research project grants New Investigator awards Alzheimer's Research Trust Funding is flexible and diverse – Over the next few years, anticipate an increase in research associated with clinical trials of new drugs aimed at preventing and controlling development of dementia. Alcohol Education and Research Council - (AERC) Small Grants - Up to £5,000 each, six months to one year Research Grants - Expects to fund around £50,000, one to three years. Dunhill Medical Trust Dunhill Medical Trust is a UK-based charitable company. Main focus for support is research into ageing and older people - four main areas of activity: development of new and innovative projects support for pilot research studies pump-priming projects developing research capacity Multiple Sclerosis Society Innovative award: The essential purpose of an innovative award is to provide support for a short-term, small-scale pilot or proof of concept research project. It is hoped that these awards will encourage established researchers from both within and outside the MS field to explore ideas in MS research that, if merited, may lead to further support through the Society or other funding sources. Project grant: The essential purpose of a project grant is to provide support for a time-limited research project designed to answer a single question or a small group of related questions. Project grants provide support for a maximum of three years. PhD studentship: PhD studentships are designed to encourage the best graduates to embark on a research career in MS. These awards provide practical research training leading to a doctorate, through a time-limited research project related to MS, under the direct supervision of a senior and experienced researcher. Application should be made by the prospective supervisor, who should be associated with an established multidisciplinary research group in a UK university department or similar research environment in the UK. Medical Research Council (MRC) Mainly in response to proposals by scientists but also sets priority areas. Nuffield Foundation Invites proposals that lie outside main programme areas but meet wider interest e.g. ‘advancement of social well-being’, especially projects that identify interventions which have practical implications for policy or practice. Parkinson's UK Project Grants: 13 May 2013 Innovation Grants: Explore bold new ideas that could lead to exciting breakthroughs in the causes, treatment and cure of Parkinson's. 5 deadlines each year, next deadline: 25 March 2013 PhD Studentships: 17 June 2013 Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation’s (RCLCF) RCLCF pilot grants allow established scientists to investigate and develop new ideas in field of lung cancer research in areas of Early Detection and Patient Experience. Pilot Grants - will not exceed 12 months duration and a maximum of £20,000 may be applied for. Applicant must have a proven track record in own scientific field and be employed in UK or Ireland university or research institute. Awarded for up to two years, will not normally exceed £75,000. Wellcome Trust Research funding supports biomedical research and medical humanities, with aim of improving human and animal health. Wide variety of funding schemes, including Investigator Awards, fellowships and Strategic Awards. Training and other events The i4i Life Sciences Accelerator programme Designed specifically to help health and medtech researchers maximise their chances of success when applying for funding and investment. The programme has been developed by i4i, along with experienced medtech industry experts, to equip researchers in industry, academia and the NHS with the skills and knowledge required to put together robust business plans and strong funding applications that will satisfy funding panels, investors and external experts. Programme dates: Monday 20 to Tuesday 21 May 2013 Wednesday 9 to Friday 11 October and Monday 11 to Tuesday 12 November 2013. For further information and to book a place on the next session, please see the programme flyer or contact the programme director, Ed Cooper; ed.cooper@vitalsix.co.uk or Telephone: 01189 357115 NIHR Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Conference 2013, 9-10 October 2013, London The NIHR HTA Programme is celebrating 20 years of funding research into the effectiveness, costs, and broader impact of health technologies, and the contribution it has made to the NIHR’s mission to improve the health and wealth of the nation. The two day event will focus on clinical effectiveness research and the impact of HTA research nationally and internationally. PenCLAHRC Patient and Public Involvement Team conference, 13 - 15 November 2013, Exeter, UK, entitled “New Developments in Public Involvement in Research” Please look on the NIHR website for further event details. Research training awards and fellowships Please look on the NIHR website where full descriptions can be found under Research Training Opportunities The NIHR In-Practice Fellowship (IPF) Round 7 Offers academic training to fully qualified General Practitioners and General Dental Practitioners who are in NHS practice in England. Applicants should be able to demonstrate that they have outstanding potential for development as a clinician in an academic research or medical education research background. Closing date 1 May 2013 The NIHR Clinical Trials Fellowships Round 2 Designed to support existing NIHR Trainees with an interest in, and experience of, working with clinical trials as part of their current training award who would benefit from further training within the setting of a NIHR-supported Clinical Trials Unit. Closing date 6 May 2013 The NIHR Leadership Programme for Trainees Specifically designed for NIHR Trainees to explore management and leadership in health research at four levels: Individual – what does it mean for me personally? Team – what does it mean for me and my team? Institution – what is my role and impact in relation to my institution? System – how do I understand my part in the NIHR and UK research context? Places on the programme are fully funded by the NIHR. Closing date 24 May 2013 The NIHR Clinical Lectureships (CLs) 2013 specialty-training posts that incorporate academic training. CLs are open to doctors and dentists who already hold a PhD and or equivalent and show outstanding potential for continuing a career in academic medicine. The duration of a CL is for a maximum of 4 years or until CCT is reached, whichever is sooner. Closing date 31 March 2014 How to Obtain Help To access a RDS EoE Research Advisor relative to the expertise required, please contact the Central Co-ordinator on 01206 874856 or by e-mail at rdsc@essex.ac.uk or by completing our on-line Client Enquiry Form. If you would like to subscribe to these bulletins please email rdsc@essex.ac.uk Previous issues of our bulletin can be found below: Bulletin Issue 15 Bulletin Issue 16 Bulletin Issue 17 Bulletin Issue 18 Bulletin Issue 19
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