Programme Grants for Applied Research http://www.nihr-ccf.org.uk/site/programmes/programmes/default.cfm Prestigious awards of up to 2m over a period of three to five years to fund a series of related projects, which form a coherent theme in an area of priority or need for the NHS. 13 2 million Duration 3-5 years launch Outline submission Full application 11 th June 2012 15 th October 2012, 5pm Mid December 2012 11 th March 2013 Late July 2013 Programme Development Grants http://www.nihr-ccf.org.uk/site/programmes/developments/default.cfm Enable a research team to undertake preparatory work that will position them to submit a successful Programme Grant application in a subsequent funding competition 8 100K Duration 6-18 months launch Submission Review of Grant Application 11 th June 2012 9 th October Feb 2013 Late March 2013 Research for Patient Benefit (RfPB) Programme http://www.nihr-ccf.org.uk/site/programmes/rfpb/default.cfm High quality investigator-led research projects that fund research into everyday practice in the health service. All researchers in England are eligible to apply. Joint NHS and academic applications are welcome although funding will normally be awarded to the NHS partner. Duration Submission Declaration & Signatures 19 350,000 3 years 21 st December 2012, 5pm 28 th September 2012, 5pm Late March 2013 The Invention for Innovation (i4i) http://www.ccf.nihr.ac.uk/i4i/pages/home.aspx Aims to support and accelerate the translation of bright ideas for new high-tech products into methods of prevention, diagnosis and treatment. i4i Early-stage product development http://www.nihr-ccf.org.uk/site/callsproposals/i4i/default.cfm 1-3 year investigation involving collaboration between industry, academia or clinical researchers to carry out feasibility or pilot studies to support the further development of an innovative new technology to address an existing or emerging healthcare need. The study must be informed by evidence already obtained through prior basic research investigations. Through robust R&D, prototype products should emerge. The barriers to commercial implementation need to be identified and these should inform the development of a credible business plan and appropriate management team. Duration opens 5 th i4i Early-Stage 1-3 years 30 th October 2012 Outline Submission Full proposals Declaration & Signatures 1 NIHR Grant date info (as of 310812).doc
i4i Late-Stage product development http://www.nihr-ccf.org.uk/site/callsproposals/i4i/default.cfm A detailed investigation of 1-3 years involving collaboration between industry, academic or clinical researchers that builds on the results of a completed assessment for the feasibility of pilot studies. This will provide further evidence of the capability to deliver improved healthcare s and commercial opportunity, delivering an advanced prototype along with plans for commercial and intellectual property exploitation. The barriers to commercial implementation need to be identified and these should inform the development of a credible business plan appropriate management team. Duration opens 5 th i4i Late-Stage 1-3 years 30 th October 2012 Outline Submission Full proposals Declaration & Signatures Outcome Health Technology Assessment (HTA) http://www.hta.ac.uk Research about the effectiveness, costs and broader impact of healthcare treatments and tests for those who plan, provide or receive care in the NHS Commissioned call for proposals http://www.hta.ac.uk/funding/standardcalls/index.shtml Agreed topics for primary research Commissioned Outline application Full Proposals Evidence Synthesis 12/151 Non-pharmacological treatments for stuttering in children and adults 12/152 Interventions for hyperemesis gravidarum 27 th September - Outline Proposals Primary Research 12/137 Culturally relevant interventions for obesity in children (Feasibility study) 12/138 HIV testing among black African adults in the UK (Feasibility study) 12/139 Interventions to reduce alcohol consumption in obese men (Feasibility study) 12/140 Diagnosis and management of bladder outlet obstruction in men 12/141 Contrast enhanced ultrasound in the surveillance of endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair 12/142 Early detection of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD) 12/143 The early identification of relapse in Crohn s disease 12/144 Hydrotherapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Feasibility study) 12/145 Pressure garment therapy for the prevention of abnormal scarring after burn injury (Feasibility study) 12/146 Clinical and cost-effectiveness of tonsillectomy in adults 12/147 Aspirin for leg ulcers 12/148 Group support for people with leg ulcers 12/149 Brief intervention for chronic non-specific cough in children (Feasibility study) 12/150 An interventional package for parents of excessively crying infants 6 th December - 2 NIHR Grant date info (as of 310812).doc
Clinical Evaluation and Trials http://www.hta.ac.uk/funding/clinicaltrials/index.shtml To assess the effectiveness of treatments and tests within the NHS are accepted on an ongoing basis. Interested in receiving proposals addressing any health problem in areas not otherwise well covered in our portfolio Outline application Interested in receiving proposals addressing any health problem in areas not otherwise well covered in our portfolio. 1pm, 3 rd September2012 Public Health Research (PHR) Programme http://www.phr.nihr.ac.uk/index.asp Evaluates public health interventions, providing new knowledge on the benefits, costs, acceptability, and wider impacts of non-nhs interventions intended to improve the health of the public and reduce inequalities in health. The main focus of the PHR programme s evaluation of public health interventions will be on effectiveness and cost-effectiveness. Researcher-led calls http://www.phr.ac.uk/fundingopportunities/researcher_led.asp Commissioned research calls http://www.phr.ac.uk/fundingopportunities/commissioned.asp Outline application Full Proposal Outcome Researcher- led call Researcher-led calls Local Sustainable Transport Fund: Outline applications to evaluate health-related s of initiatives funded by the Local Sustainable Transport Fund. Evidence Synthesis research projects to enhance the evidence base required to support the new public health system. 12/3060 - Using peer support to prevent illicit drug uptake and use in young people 12/3090 Interventions to aid return to work after long term sickness absence 12/133 - Which interventions maintain and/or increase physical activity in older people? 12/132 - Nutrition in early years 12/131 - Transport related childhood injuries 5 th September 29 th November 11 th December - -. - - - 3 NIHR Grant date info (as of 310812).doc
The Efficacy and Mechanism Evaluation (EME) Programme http://www.eme.ac.uk/funding/index.htm Broadly aimed at supporting 'science driven' studies with an expectation of substantial health gain. Aims to support excellent clinical science with an ultimate view to improving health or patient care. Its remit includes clinical trials and evaluative studies - in patients which, i) evaluate clinical efficacy of interventions (where proof of concept in humans has already been achieved); ii) add significantly to our understanding of biological or behavioral mechanisms and processes; iii) explore new scientific or clinical principles; iv) include the development or testing of new methodologies. Outline application Full Proposal Outcome Researcher led calls 12/127 12/163 Assistive technologies in disabilities 12/164 Disorders of pregnancy 12/165 Disorders of Fibrosis (voluntary expression of interest) 13 th November ~ Feb/March 2013 ~ April / May 2013 ~ June 2013 19th October ~ Jan/ Feb 2013 ~ March/April 2013 ~ May 2013 Health Services and Delivery Research Programme (HS&DR) NEW http://www.netscc.ac.uk/hsdr/fundingopps.html Funds research to improve the quality, effectiveness and accessibility of the NHS, including evaluations of how the NHS might improve delivery of services. The audience for this research is the public, service user, clinicians and managers opens Outline Application Assessment date (first stage) Researcher- led calls Open 15 th November January 2013 12/128 The organisation and delivery of 24/7 healthcare 12/129 Interventions to improve skills and care standards in the clinical support workforce for older people 12/130 Evaluating new models of care for people with long term conditions June 2012 13 th September 13 th September 17 th January 2013, 1pm November 2012 November 2012 March 2012 4 NIHR Grant date info (as of 310812).doc
Methodology Research Programme (MRP) with MRC Investigator lead research A research can be awarded for any period of up to five years, but those of two years or less are for proof of principle or pilot work only. All proposals anticipating and MRC expenditure greater than 1.2 million should be discussed with the Programme Manager for MRP before submission. Further information can be found at: http://www.mrc.ac.uk/ourresearch/researchinitiatives/mrp/mrc004214 If you have any queries regarding the programme, please contact Dr Mark Pitman. Mark.Pitman@headoffice.mrc.ac.uk Application Peer-Review Panel Meeting Methodology Research Programme 9 th October 2012 Nov 2012 Feb 2013 18-19 th Match 2013 Research Capacity Development Programme http://www.nihrtcc.nhs.uk/ NIHR Integrated Academic Training Recruitment for the 2012 NIHR ACF posts round 2 opened 1 st Feb 2012 with the available posts being published on this website, recruitment is via the deaneries. For more details please see: http://www.nihrtcc.nhs.uk/intetacatrain/acfs2012 The 2012 NIHR Clinical Lectureship recruitment round is now open and applicants must be in post by 31 st March 3013. Recruitment is via the deaneries. For more details please see: http://www.nihrtcc.nhs.uk/intetacatrain/nihrcl2012 Dental Integrated Academic Training. Recruitment of Dental NIHR Academic Clinical Fellowships (ACFs) and NIHR Clinical Lectureships (CLs) allocated to partnerships in 2012 is now underway. Recruitment is managed locally by the relevant deanery and interested candidates should contact the deanery directly in the first instance. For more details please see: http://www.nihrtcc.nhs.uk/intetacatrain/dentaliat 5 NIHR Grant date info (as of 310812).doc