Research funding & grant opportunities

Research funding & grant opportunities NIHR - Programme Development Grants Programme Development Grants are designed to increase the rate and number of successful applications for a full Programme Grant. They are a response to an observation that some otherwise very promising applications had been unsuccessful because parts of the proposed programme were considered to be too insecure and hence would be too risky for a three to five year grant. See here for more information - http://www.ccf.nihr.ac.uk/pgfar/pdg/pages/default.aspx NIHR HTA Programme Clinical Evaluation and Trails Grants The HTA programme commissions research in three different ways: through the commissioned funding stream which advertises calls for research proposals that address specific topics, by advertising special calls for research proposals that address themed areas, and by funding HTA clinical trials and evaluation studies that are proposed directly by researchers Grants are made for evaluation studies as well as the normal clinical trials on topics proposed directly by researchers. This call is now open and proposals can be submitted on an ongoing basis. Proposals received by 1pm on 2nd May 2012 and deemed within remit will be assessed for their importance to the NHS in July and September 2012. Applicants will be advised of the status of their application by the beginning of October 2012. For more information please see: http://www.hta.ac.uk/funding/clinicaltrials/index.shtml NIHR Antimicrobial Resistance Themed Call The NIHR Antimicrobial Resistance themed call is for research into the evaluation of public health measures, health care interventions and health services to reduce the development and spread of antimicrobial resistance and consequent morbidity. This call for research is part of a coordinated response by the NIHR to the publication of the 2nd volume of the 2011 Annual Report of the Chief Medical Officer: Infections and the rise of antimicrobial resistance. The PDG Programme will be participating in this call for research. You will be able to apply through Competition 11 which will open on 10 December 2013. Further information on this call is available online at www.themedcalls.nihr.ac.uk/amr Other NIHR Research programmes are available here: http://www.nihr.ac.uk/research/pages/programmes_research_programmes.a spx AMS Starter Grants for Clinical Lecturers 1

A 5million grant scheme which aims to provide modest starter funds to enable research active Clinical Lecturers to pursue their research work, gather preliminary data and so further strengthen their applications for longer-term fellowships and funding. The scheme will fund research work of only the very highest quality and where it is clearly demonstrated that the findings will inform the applicant s future career aspirations and bids for larger scale fellowships. The maximum grant available is 30,000 and this can be spread over two years to contribute towards new and directly incurred research costs such as consumables and equipment. Closing date: There are two application deadlines per year, March (for a June panel) and September (for a December panel. For further information see: http://www.acmedsci.ac.uk/p225.html Advancement of Research for Myopathies 1) Primary Research Grants: To advance areas of scientific and medical knowledge that could improve understanding of the causes of disease or assist in developing strategies for treatment 2) Research Development: To expand the number of scientists conducting meritorious biomedical research in an attempt to significantly advance the rate of scientific discovery towards developing a treatment for IBM2 (HIBM). Interested scientists may come from among investigators who may be part of a team in the laboratory of a senior investigator under whose guidance the researcher will be given flexibility to work independently or as part of a collaborative effort. 3) Special Research: To encourage scientific meetings for researchers to exchange ideas and to establish collaborations. The ARM Grants Award Program is temporarily on-hold due to economic uncertainties. The web site advises to check back again next season for further updates. See here for more information - http://www.hibm.org/grantguidelines/ Alzheimer's Society The objective of Alzheimer's Society Project Grants is to provide funding for significant research projects in the areas of cause, cure, care or prevention of dementia. Up to 225,000 funding per application may be requested, for periods up to 3 years. Next deadline: Currently no funding rounds open. Update on future funding opportunities to be announced November 2013. See here for more information - http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/documents_info.php?documentid=1183 Arthritis Research UK - Project Grants Arthritis Research UK will consider project grant support of clinical projects relating to pathogenesis, diagnosis or treatment, as well as projects of a more fundamental scientific nature, provided that they offer promise of advancement in the understanding of arthritis and related musculoskeletal diseases. In this context, Arthritis Research UK will also consider applications for qualitative research. Project grants are of limited duration, usually up to a maximum of 3 years and will provide funding of up to 300,000. All applications for clinical trials (single centre or multi centre) will now only be considered as part of Arthritis Research UK s overall strategy by one of the newly established Clinical Studies Groups. For further information please see website. http://www.arthritisresearchuk.org/research/grants-you-can-apply-for/types-ofgrant/research-grants/project-grants.aspx BAHNO (British Association of Head & Neck Oncologists) 2

Research grants are awarded by BAHNO to fund research proposals that are judged by the BAHNO adjudication panel to show promise and to substantially contribute to the body of knowledge in head and neck or thyroid cancer and its management. Aim:The aim of the awards is to support small self-contained projects where major funding would not be required. Amount: BAHNO will make available research bursaries that will typically be between 1000-2000. In exceptional circumstances, a maximum award of 4,000 may be given. The amount awarded will be determined by the requirements of the research proposed and at the discretion of the BAHNO adjudicators. Deadline is 1 st December 2013. See here for further information, eligibility and criteria - http://www.bahno.org.uk/grants.htm BOFAS (British Orthopaedic Foot Surgery Society) Applications are invited for a BOFAS Research Grant from the British Orthopaedic Foot Surgery Society, for grants of up to 5000 towards research into foot and ankle problems within the United Kingdom. Both basic science and clinical research are eligible. These grants are particularly intended to get a project under way and are normally awarded for standalone studies where modest funds are required. No deadline given. For further details see here - http://www.bofas.org.uk/fellowshipsandbursaries/researchgrants.aspx British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons To promote the advancement of education research and the development of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Surgery and Surgical Dentistry in the British Isles. The BAOMS is able to offer grants to Fellows, Associate Fellows, Fellows in Training and Members for projects which will promote the advancement of the speciality of oral and maxillofacial surgery. Deadline is 24 th January 2014 at 5pm. Please see here for further information - http://www.baoms.org.uk/file.aspx?id=673 British Heart Foundation The principal investigator will be a senior researcher working in an established research institution in the UK. He/she must have a strong track record of project grant support, usually from us, and an internationally recognised research profile. The proposed research plan must be extensive and imaginative, but remain focused. There is no closing date. See here for further information - http://www.bhf.org.uk/research/research-grants/what-we-fund/programme-grant.aspx British Thyroid Foundation The first British Thyroid Foundation Research Award was made in 1997. The value of the annual award is up to 10,000 to support medical research projects. The award can be used to supplement existing projects or help get new research ideas started. Funds will be awarded for consumables, running costs and equipment. We invite applications for research that is specifically directed to the study of thyroid disorders or investigations into the basic understanding of thyroid function. The British Thyroid Foundation is an NIHR partner organisation in respect of its research awards funding stream. Studies funded through this funding stream are eligible for inclusion in the NIHR Clinical Research Network Portfolio and therefore able to access NHS support via the NIHR Clinical Research Network infrastructure. Deadline is 31 st August 2014. See here for further information - http://www.btfthyroid.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=71&itemid=103 3

BSAC (British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy) RESEARCH GRANTS Maximum value of 50,000 for projects of up to one-year duration. The Society supports research grants in the following areas: Mechanisms of antibacterial action Mechanisms of antibacterial resistance Antiviral resistance Antiviral Antifungals Antibiotic methods Antibiotic prescribing Antibiotic therapy Antiparisitics Evidence based medicine / systematic reviews Deadline 1 st November 2014. See here for further details - http://bsac.org.uk/funding/ Cancer Research UK Population Research Committee (PRC) Programme Grants Programme grants are intended to provide long-term support for broad, multidisciplinary research where the aim is to answer an interrelated set of questions. They are awarded to outstanding individuals with an established scientific track record and are generally intended to be held for five years. Deadline 15 th November 2013. See here for further information - http://science.cancerresearchuk.org/funding/find-grant/all-fundingschemes/population-research-committee-programme-grants/?script=true Phase III Clinical Trial Grants The Phase III Clinical Trials Grants scheme is run through the Clinical Trials Awards and Advisory Committee (CTAAC) which reviews and funds cancer clinical trials. CTAAC accepts investigator-led studies, except first-in-man studies, including: Phase III/IV therapeutic trials; Large scale Phase II trials that are over 2 years in duration and, or greater than 40,000 per annum. CTAAC will initially review applications for phase III and large phase II cancer trials as outline proposals. The exception to this will be finalised protocols of international studies and protocols submitted for peer review and endorsement by the Committee. These may be submitted directly as a full proposal. Late phase clinical trial applications submitted to CTAAC are assessed based on their scientific and technical merit. Assessment criteria are as follows: Clinical importance of the research question; scientific importance of the research question; Adequacy of background and preliminary data; Strength of study design, including statistical design; Expected interest/appeal to patients and likelihood of adequate accrual; and anticipated opening for trial in portfolio. Funding is provided for trials that are up to 10 years in duration. Funding is usually at a level of approximately 100,000 per annum, unless there are exceptional circumstances. The next deadline is 26 th March 2014. For further details and information on how to apply please see website: http://science.cancerresearchuk.org/funding/find-grant/all-funding-schemes/phase-iiiclinical-trial-grants/?script=true Feasibility Study Project Grants The aim of these is to assess the activity, feasibility or toxicity of new treatment approaches, and be used to screen out inactive treatments. Cancer Research UK accepts investigator-led studies, except first in man studies, including: Single or multi-centre 4

prospective therapeutic, diagnostic or prevention phase II studies testing aspects of feasibility, tolerability and/or efficacy. Trials may involve more than one NCRN network, or several centres within a network; Single or multi-centre pilot studies involving a significant translational component, e.g. validation of a target that would be used to determine a therapeutic intervention; and Academically-led feasibility studies in receipt of educational grants or free drugs from the pharmaceutical industry can be submitted for endorsement (industry-sponsored trials cannot be reviewed under this scheme). Funding is usually at a level of approximately 25,000 per annum (up to a maximum of 40,000 in exceptional cases). Funding is normally provided for up to 24 months. The next deadline is 26 th March 2014. For further information and details on how to apply please see website: http://science.cancerresearchuk.org/funding/find-grant/all-funding-schemes/feasibilitystudy-project-grant/?script=true Children Living with Inherited Metabolic Diseases - (Climb) Climb will only fund research into metabolic diseases. In addition, any restricted funds will also be directed, according to the restrictions placed on them by donors, towards type specific research. Climb may pump-prime an important, innovative project or fund one more fully. Grants are likely to be up to a maximum of 15,000 and Climb is unlikely to fund salaries at a senior level. Deadline 2 nd December 2013. See here for further information - http://www.climb.org.uk/research/grantcriteria.htm Cystinosis Research Foundation (CRF) Research awards and fellowship awards will be given for up to three years. Currently, the Cystinosis Research Foundation has more than 750,000 dollars in research and fellowship grants available. The number of awards and their value will depend on the number of outstanding proposals and the funds available at the time. See here for further information - http://www.natalieswish.org/grant-fellowship- Guidelines DEBRA International research funding The autumn 2013 call for applications for new research funding from DEBRA International is now open, with a submission deadline of 15 September 2013. Please note that the following (spring 2014) call is anticipated to have a submission deadline of 15 February: this will be confirmed here in early December, so please check back then. DEBRA's Research Priorities: Biology and genetics of all forms of EB, as better understanding can lead to new approaches to treat EB Development of therapies, including possible gene-therapies, cell-therapies, drug therapies or protein therapies Wound healing and skin cancer in EB Clinical research to improve management of EB through symptom relief For further information see their website: http://www.debrainternational.org/research/funding.html 5

Diabetes UK The project grant provides support for high quality, diabetes related research. Applications should be normally for hypothesis-driven projects. Financial support: Support may be requested for up to five years. There is no limit to research expenses that may be requested, however all requests must be fully justified. Applicants applying for 500,000 or more must contact the Diabetes UK Research department in the first instance and should normally hold substantial funding from Diabetes UK or another funding body. Applicants applying for 15,000 or less should consider applying for a small grant. Deadline 2 nd December 2013. See here for more information - http://www.diabetes.org.uk/research/for-researchers/apply-for-a-grant/project-grants/ European Society of Anaesthesiology The Research Grants are intended to promote anaesthesia related research in Europe (related to the goals of the ESA), and to encourage anaesthesiologists to extend the frontiers of their practice or understanding. Applications are invited for the following priority areas: Clinical research Experimental research Patient safety The types of ESA Research Grants include: Project grants of up to 60,000 euros each, to support work of up to two years duration. At least one grant should be awarded to a patient oriented study. Research support grants for amounts up to 15,000 euros to assist work in progress or pilot studies. Priority will be given to clinical (or related) topics and those investigators who do not have alternative sources of funding. However, the areas of priority and the number and size of the grants may change from year to year. Submission to the ESA Grants Programme 2014 is now closed. See here for further information - http://www.esahq.org/research/esa-research-grants/ European Association of Cardiothoracic Anaesthesiologists (EACTA) EACTA has established an educational fellowship and/or a Research Grant funded to the level of 25000 Euros/year. Research grant and clinical fellowship are open to application each year. The EACTA Scientific Committee will evaluate applications provided they arrive to the Scientific Secretary (scisec@eacta.org) no later than October 31st. EACTA Scientific Committee will score and rank applications. The final decision comes under the EACTA directory board on January according to the Scientific Committee advice and possible splitting of the annual grant. See here for further information - http://www.eacta.org/page-02-01.shtml European Society for Vascular Surgery The aim of the ESVS Research Grant is to facilitate research projects conducted by young European vascular surgeons. The amount of each grant will be limited in order to allow as many grants as possible to be approved and to help the maximum number of young surgeons. Allocation of the grants will be decided ultimately by the Scientific Committee set up to consider the merits of each application. The results of the work for which the grant is given must be submitted for publication in the European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, previous submissions for publications in other media will not be accepted. A letter confirming this intent must be 6

part of the grant application. Deadline 31 st May 2014, see here for further details - http://www.esvs.org/social/grants Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) This grant program is open to investigators all over the world. Investigators in the United States must have an M.D. and/or Ph.D. Investigators outside the United States must have the equivalent. Competitive applicants have a proven track record of research experience. See here for more information http://www.foodallergy.org/research/apply-for-a-grant Hospital Infection Society Applications are invited for project grants to support work on the subject of 'healthcare infection control', to be carried out in the UK or Eire only. Major Research Grant - up to 33,000 per annum for 1-3 years This grant would be suitable to support a PhD studentship, MD or other research worker and related consumables/equipment. Grants for longer than one year will be subject to satisfactory annual reports. Small Research Grants up to 10,000 - These would be suitable to support small-scale research projects, or possibly the costs associated with the visit of an overseas research fellow. Small grants are normally non-recurring. The closing date for applications is the 31st July 2014. See here for further information - http://www.his.org.uk/grants/ Intensive Care Society New Investigator awards - The awards are intended to be pump-priming grants that will lead to further and more substantial support from other grant giving bodies. Equal weighting will be given to quality clinical research projects and laboratory-based projects that have a relevance to the field of intensive care. Priority for funding will go to those distinct small projects that can clearly demonstrate a principal role for a young investigator and where the project will enhance future research plans. Deadline is 28 th February 2014. See here for further information - http://www.ics.ac.uk/icf/researchand-achievements/grants-and-research-awards/new-investigator-award/ Kids Kidney Research The organisation primarily supports research that falls into the following areas: Defining the best treatment for those children who suffer from chronic kidney disease Exploring new therapies which can potentially heal damaged kidneys Finding the faulty genes which can run in families and cause kidney dis eases To maximise the benefit of our funding, the organisation accepts grants at an early stage of research, often providing pump-priming to initiate research that will be carried forward by larger grant-providing bodies if successful. The maximum research project grant available is 100k. The grant should be spread over a two or three year period, unless agreed otherwise. Applications for Grants must be received by Kids Kidney Research between 1st September and 31st December in any given year. Applications at other times will not be considered unless by prior agreement. See here for further information - http://www.kidskidneyresearch.org/whatdowedo/howtoapply Medical Research Council (MRC) The MRC s senior clinical fellowships aim to develop outstanding medically and other clinically qualified professionals such that they become research leaders. 7

Applicants will have a strong track record of challenging, original and productive research; of effective collaboration; and of training in robust research methods and technologies. In their future plans, they will demonstrate scientific vision, insight and originality; the ability to relate their proposed research to clinical medicine and the potential to lead other scientists. Applicants may submit research projects that fit anywhere within MRC s remit, however, it is expected that applicants clinical work helps to inform and strengthen their research work. Support is provided for five years. See: http://www.mrc.ac.uk/fundingopportunities/fellowships/index.htm National Eye Research Centre Aim - To fund research into the causes of eye disease and the prevention of blindness. Applications will be considered in open competition for both PhD Studentships and Project Grants up to 60,000 over 3 years. Awards will be subject to peer review and the availability of funds. Deadline 31 st December in each year. See here for more information - http://www.nerc.co.uk/applications.htm National Institute of Academic Anaesthesia The British Journal of Anaesthesia and the Royal College of Anaesthetists will be awarding a new grant in the autumn of 2012. This award is part of the national strategy which seeks to support the development of sustained, high quality research within anaesthesia, critical care and pain. This grant will be up to 250,000 over 4 years (reviewed after two years). It is intended as a stable funding platform for an individual researcher who is looking towards major Research Council, NIHR or charity funding in the foreseeable future, and who has not yet achieved Professorial status. Priority will be given to proposals that: Demonstrate collaboration between disciplines and departments; Have strong support from the host institution; Demonstrate potential to increase research capacity in the medium to long term; Link with national priorities for research; Form part of a credible plan for major research funding in the future Identify applicants with significant future academic potential. Closing date: 5pm 16 th December 2013. See here for more information - http://www.niaa.org.uk/article.php?newsid=435 Novo Nordisk UK Research Foundation The Novo Nordisk UK Research Foundation invites individuals or departments in the UK working within the field of diabetes to apply for the education award. They offer a small clinical project fund, intended for primary and secondary care nurses and allied healthcare professionals (i.e. dieticians, podiatrists etc). See here for further information - http://www.novonordiskfoundation.org.uk/documents/article_page/document/the_fund. asp Parkinson s UK The project grant scheme supports studies designed to answer a single question or a small group of related questions about an aspect of Parkinson's. Deadline for project grants is 30 th April 2014. http://www.parkinsons.org.uk/content/research-grants Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists 8

Current Awards are listed here: http://www.rcog.org.uk/awards-prizes Royal College of Radiologists Kodak Radiology Fund Educational Bursary The closing date for applications for the 2013 Kodak Radiology Fund Educational Bursary was 16 August 2013. Fellowship Next Available: 2014 Application Procedure Published: April 2014 Anticipated Closing Date: August 2014 Applicants Notified of Outcome: October 2014 Eligible Applicants: Fellows of the Faculty of Clinical Radiology holding appointments of any grade within the United Kingdom. Applications from allied professions will also be considered. Funding: Bursary of up to 5,000 Form of Application: Application form, detailed account of the proposed project, budget plan, brief CV, details of two referees and a letter of support from the centre to be visited and supervisor. Method of Assessment: Assessment panel nominated by the Royal College of Radiologists. Recommendation for award to be endorsed by the Specialty Training Board. See here for further details - http://www.rcr.ac.uk/content.aspx?pageid=473 Newman (Frances and Augustus) Foundation - Research Awards The Foundation mainly supports medical research and other medically related charitable endeavours, but small grants are made in other fields. The trustees give substantial support to peer reviewed submissions from academic institutions such as the Royal College of Surgeons of England, through whom many of their grants have been made in recent years. The trustees have no defined guidelines as to the type of medical research supported, although they favour projects submitted from major research centres. Applications received are likely to be peer reviewed. The trustees meet twice yearly in June and September. There is no formal application form but the trustees require a detailed protocol and costings together with CV's if available and a list of publications (not the articles). The maximum grant is 60,000 and the next closing date is July 2012. For further information please contact Mrs H Palfrey on 0117 945200 or hazel.palfreyman@bakertilly.co.uk See here for further details - http://rdfunding.org.uk/queries/listcharitydetails.asp?charityid=179 Wellcome Trust - Translation Awards Translation Awards are response-mode funding designed to bridge the funding gap in the commercialisation of new technologies in the biomedical area. Projects covering any aspect of technology development from a range of disciplines - including physical, computational and life sciences - will be considered. Projects must address an unmet need in healthcare or in applied medical research, offer a potential new solution, and have a realistic expectation that the innovation will be developed further by the market. The next deadline is 20 July 2012. See here for further information - http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/funding/technologytransfer/awards/translation-awards/index.htm 9