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LTHT Charitable Foundation R&D Funding Scheme
Introduction
The Charitable Foundation Trustees are committed to encouraging high quality, ethical and appropriate Research and Development which makes a significant impact on clinical practice and the well being of patients. R&D is also a vital element of the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Boards activity.
The strategy of the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is to support research and development in areas of strength and expertise. These include the following 5 priority areas
- Cancer
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Musculoskeletal Disease
- Dentistry
- Genetics
Applicants to the schemes must demonstrate how the proposed research will form part of one of the five research programmes.
As the host organisation for research the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust must comply with national Research Governance Standards set out by the Department of Health, and the European Directive on Clinical Trials and other legislation. They must ensure that all research which takes place in the NHS Trust is independently peer-reviewed, formally approved by R&D management and an Ethics Committee.
Support Schemes
The Charitable Foundation Trustees offer research awards in two bidding rounds each year, by inviting bids for funding within the following categories;
Charitable Foundation R&D Fellowship Award
This scheme supports those undertaking a programme of research for a period of up to two years. The support would be in the form of funding to buy-out the clinical service time of the researcher, thereby creating protected research time. The research programme would normally be undertaken within a well-founded research group. A bench fee of up to £5k pa may be included in the award. Registration costs for research degrees are not covered
Duration 2 years
Maximum Value of each award £55k pa
Deadline: 6th June 2008
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Charitable Foundation Pilot Project Awards
The scheme is designed to support pilot projects which will lead to a larger research grant application in areas of research strategy (listed above) to one of the following bodies;
All applicants must submit an application with a covering letter stating the national funding body to which the full application would be made.
Duration 1 year
Maximum Value of each award £40k
Deadline: 29th August 2008
Applications for this award will be invited from 7th July 2008
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be employed by the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust or have an honorary contract with the NHS Trust. Where applicants have an honorary contract with the NHS Trust, they must be able to demonstrate a significant professional/clinical commitment to the NHS Trust in order to be eligible to apply.
Awards Process
The awards process is administered jointly by the Charitable Foundations Trustees and the NHS Trust R&D Department to ensure compliance with all necessary governance requirements. The process includes scheme advertising, standardised application forms, independent peer-review of proposals, ethical committee approval and a final selection process undertaken jointly with the Charitable Foundations Trustees. The final selection of the successful fellowship awards will include interviews undertaken jointly by nominees from both the Charitable Foundation and NHS Trust R&D. Funded projects must be registered with the NHS Trust R&D department.
Application Forms
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Please ensure that you use the appropriate form for the scheme you wish to apply to and follow the guidance notes.
Application Forms and Further Information
For further information and application forms please contact:
Maria Booker
Secretary to the Charitable Trustees
Charitable Foundation Office
The Leeds General Infirmary
Great George Street
Leeds LS1 3EX
Tel: 0113 392 3640
Email: maria.booker@leedsth.nhs.uk
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