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10 June 2009

NIHR Research for Innovation Speculation and Creativity (RISC)

The NIHR RISC Programme invites applications for speculative, novel proposals that could lead to a step change in the care and management of patients. The maximum grant has been increased from £100k to £200k per project for this third competition. Awards are normally for 12-18 months duration. The deadline for submission through the NIHR CCF website is no later than 4.00 pm on Tuesday 4 August 2009.

• NIHR RISC Programme call (opens new window)

10 June 2009

NIHR Research for Patient Benefit (RfPB)

The NIHR RfPB Programme invites applications for projects in health services research and public health. RfPB is a nationally co-ordinated funding stream for regionally commissioned research. Projects within scope will study the way that NHS services are provided and used; evaluate whether interventions are effective and provide value for money; examine whether alternative means for providing healthcare would be more beneficial in terms of cost and effectiveness; and/or formally assess innovations and developments in healthcare which will benefit patients. Grants are funded up to 36 months in duration with a total maximum cost of £250k.

Registration of intention to submit in Competition 10 should be made by 5.00pm on Friday 14 August 2009. The deadline for submission of applications is 5.00pm on Friday 25 September 2009.

• NIHR RfPB Programme call (opens new window)

10 June 2009

NIHR Programme Grants for Applied Research

Applications are invited from leading research groups for an NIHR Programme Grant for Applied Research award. Each programme grant funds a coherent series of related projects to tackle high priority health issues. Proposals should comprise health services research and/or innovation (e.g. introduction of new technologies), where there is potential gain for patients within the relatively near future, i.e. "near market" research with application in the NHS within 3-5 years of the end of the funding period. Potential applicants are required to complete a stage 1 grant application form summarising their proposed research programme (in stage 2, full applications will be invited from those meeting the assessment criteria and shortlisted at stage 1).

The deadline for submission of stage 1 applications through the NIHR CCF website is no later than 5.00 pm on Monday 5 October 2009.

• NIHR Programme Grants for Applied Research call (opens new window)

8 June 2009

MRC/NIHR Methodology Research Programme - Methodology Research to Underpin NICE’s Decision Making

The MRC/NIHR Methodology Research Programme invites research applications specific to NICE, but that may also have relevance to the needs of other healthcare regulatory agencies and decision makers (for example, MRHA). The full list of areas where methodological research needs have been identified are grouped into the following high level areas:

•  Analysis and design of effectiveness studies and their synthesis.
• Synthesis of evidence from patients, the public and stakeholders.
• Economic analysis and uncertainty.
• Measurement and valuation of benefits.
• Decision making at NICE.

The closing date for applications is 22 July 2009.

13 May 2009

DH Policy Research Programme – Research on Elder Abuse, Neglect and Lack of Dignity in the Institutional Care of Older People

Following an initial commissioning process in 2008, the Department of Health Policy Research Programme invites proposals for two studies on topics that are central to the research initiative.

1. A prevalence study of elder abuse in residential and nursing care settings: This study is required to increase knowledge about the extent of neglect, abuse and lack of dignity in these institutional contexts. It will also examine the causes and risk factors that exist within such settings in order to inform the development of appropriate strategies for intervention and prevention.
2. A feasibility study to undertake a prevalence study of abuse, neglect and loss of dignity of older people in NHS institutional settings:  An initial study is needed to develop and pilot a methodology for conducting a prevalence study in NHS hospital and intermediate care settings.

Research teams are invited to submit proposals for one or both studies.

The deadline for receipt of proposals is 5.00pm Friday 12 June 2009.

• DH Policy Research Programme – Research on Elder Abuse, Neglect and Lack of Dignity in the Institutional Care of Older People (opens new window)

5 May 2009

NIHR Efficacy and Mechanism Evaluation (EME) programme

As part of the developing NIHR/MRC strategy for health research, the EME programme invites proposals for 'science driven' studies that:

• evaluate clinical efficacy of interventions (where proof of concept in humans has already been achieved)
• add significantly to our understanding of biological or behavioural mechanisms and processes
• explore new scientific or clinical principles
• include the development or testing of new methodologies.

The deadline for preliminary submissions is Wednesday 29 July 2009, 1pm.

• NIHR/MRC Efficacy and Mechanism Evaluation programme (EME) (opens new window)

NIHR HTA Clinical Evaluation and Trials

The Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Clinical Evaluation and Trials invites proposals for research in health technologies used to prevent, diagnose or treat alcohol misuse and its clinical complications. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 15 July 2009, 1pm.

• HTA Clinical Evaluation and Trials call (opens new window)

NIHR HTA Standard call

The Health Technology Assessment (HTA) programme invites proposals on various topics to facilitate prevention, diagnoses and treatment of diseases. The closing date for applications is Tuesday 23 June 2009, 1pm.

• HTA Standard call (opens new window)

NIHR Clinician Scientist Awards

The NIHR Research Capacity Development (RCD) programme invites applications for the Clinician Scientist Awards. The awards support research-led clinical academics capable of leading research in their discipline and will provide up to five years post-doctoral funding. The deadline for submission of applications is 12 June 2009.

• NIHR RCD Clinician Scientist Awards (opens new window)

2 March 2009

Invitation to tender for the contracts to undertake Technology Assessment Reviews (TARS) on behalf of the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR)

You are hereby invited by the Secretary of State for Health to tender for the provision of Technology Assessment Reviews (TARs). Your tender, with an electronic signature, should be emailed before 1.00pm on the 12 June 2009.  A signed, unbound, printed version should also be sent by midday on the 12 June 2009.

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