http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newseventsResearch fundingThu, 1 Jan 1970 01:00:00 BSTwebteam@rcn.org.ukRCN Research and development10http://www.rcn.org.uk/images/rss/RCN_.gifhttp://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newseventshttp://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_funding/shine_2012_turn_your_good_ideas_into_good_practiceTest your innovative ideas for improving the quality of healthcare locally and gather evidence about its impact and effectiveness. Apply for up to £75,000 funding from the Health Foundation's annual Shine programme. There will be up to 18 projects and each project will run over 15 months to start by the beginning of 2013. Book a place on the information call seminar on 21 June to help complete an application and submit your completed application by 17 July 2012.Thu, 17 May 2012 17:08:49 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_funding/insulin_dependent_diabetes_trust_funding_opportunitiesFunding opportunities from the Insulin Dependent Diabetes TrustWed, 16 May 2012 09:39:09 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_funding/chest_heart_and_stroke_scotland_funding_opportunitiesFunding awards offered by Chest, Heart and Stroke ScotlandWed, 16 May 2012 09:28:27 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_funding/british_thyroid_foundation_funding_opportunitiesNurse award from the British Thyroid FoundationWed, 16 May 2012 08:52:48 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_funding/alzheimers_society_funding_opportunitiesFunding opportunities from the Alzheimer's SocietyWed, 16 May 2012 08:41:04 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_funding/leverhulme_trust_funding_opportunitiesLeverhulme Trust funding opportunitiesWed, 16 May 2012 08:28:44 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_funding/qnis_funding_opportunitiesFunding opportunities from the Queen's Nursing Institute, ScotlandWed, 16 May 2012 08:12:00 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_funding/gnc_for_scotland_fund_and_the_margaret_callum_rodger_midwifery_awardNHS Education for Scotland is inviting applications from registered nurses and midwives resident and practicing in Scotland for these 2012-2013 scholarships focussing on the care of the older adult or the delivery of person-centred maternity care for registered midwives. Ask questions on the process by 23 May 2012 and apply by 8 June 2012.Wed, 09 May 2012 16:27:53 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_funding/practice_based_development_and_research_programme_call_for_applicationsThis two-year programme aims to support nurse-led healthcare teams on an aspect of care that needs improving and who are committed to develop and change practice through research. The programme receives support from a partnership between FoNS and the GNCEWT. Closing date to apply is 13 June 2012.Thu, 03 May 2012 10:47:28 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_funding/grants_for_kings_college_hospital_past_or_current_nurses_or_midwivesNurses and midwives who trained or worked at King’s College Hospital, London, may be able eligible to apply for funding through their Nurses’ League to help with costs such as study day fees or research expenses.Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:39:23 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_funding/childrens_liver_disease_foundation_2012_phd_student_fellowship_programmeAs part of its research programme in 2012, CLDF intends to make two awards of their PhD Fellowship on all aspects of liver and billary system diseases worth £75,000 each to start in October 2012. One fellowship will be in a bio/medical topic and the other in social science. Closing date to apply electronically is 17:00, 1 June 2012.Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:49:37 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_funding/new_funding_opportunities_with_the_nihr_hta_programme_february_2012The Health Technology Assessment programme has funding available for bladder cancer; delirium; carcinoma of the anus; dysplasia of the hip; thoracic aortic aneurysm; debt counselling people with depression; challenging behaviour in adults with intellectual disability; bedwetting in children; tinnitus; alcohol dependence; children with atopic eczema; repeat unintended pregnancies among adolescents. Closing dates are 24 April 2012 or 2 May 2012.Tue, 28 Feb 2012 12:40:11 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_funding/nihr_calls_for_surgical_research_bidsLaunched on 23 February 2012, this call considers all areas of scientific activity relevant to surgery and is particularly encouraging multi-disciplinary collaborations or innovative study designs. The call is open for a longer period of time than usual, to give the research community as much time as possible to prepare and will involve six NIHR programmes. Closing date to apply is 27 May 2012.Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:28:34 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_funding/qni_announces_nine_new_nursing_projects_for_2012Earlier this year QNI announced details of the successful projects that will benefit from their Fund for Innovation and Leadership during 2012. The Fund aims to improve the patient care delivered by nurses and each project receives up to £5,000.Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:19:39 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_funding/i4i_invention_for_innovation_challenge_awardsThis is a new funding stream aiming to bridge the gap between the innovation and development of new medical technology and its adoption into clinical pathways. The NIHR has allocated £15 million over the next three years to the i4i Challenge Awards. It launches on 27 February 2012.Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:44:16 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_funding/nihr_flexibility_and_sustainability_funding_scheme_changes_from_april_2012Renamed Research Capability Funding, it will continue to allocate funds to research-active NHS organisations. The aim is a quality-driven fund that allows for local discretion and management of people to support and develop patient and people driven research.Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:23:53 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_funding/hta_clinical_evaluation_and_trials_programmeHTA are inviting researchers to submit outline proposals for evaluations studies within the remit of the HTA, including feasibility, pilot studies, proposals for evidence synthesis and clinical trials. Closing date is 30 January 2012.Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:18:57 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_funding/new_nihr_health_services_and_delivery_research_programme_launches_in_2012This programme starts in January 2012 following a merger of the Health Services Research and the Service Delivery and Organisation programmes at the end of 2011. The new programme, the NIHR HS&DR, will maintain its' predecessors existing budgets; the first calls for researcher-led funding opens in January 2012 and commissioned calls open for applications in February 2012.Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:27:25 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_funding/british_heart_foundation_funds_non_clinical_phd_studentshipsThese studentships provide foundation training in research to enable a graduate to proceed to a PhD degree at a university in the UK. An established investigator who will be the supervisor must make an application that may be for a named or unnamed student. There are no closing dates.Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:59:27 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_funding/pan-european_funding_for_health_projects_availableAiming to boost innovation through research, the European Commission published details of the 2012 health strand in their Seventh Research Framework Programme in July 2011. There are two main calls for funding with a two-stage application process and different closing dates that are 27 September 2011 or 4 October 2011.Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:22:09 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_funding/educational_grants_for_nursing_staff_in_northern_ireland_providing_care_for_older_peopleRCN members can apply for a grant, of up to £500, to facilitate attendance at conferences, seminars and meetings of an innovative nature that will enhance the understanding and appreciate of caring for older people.Mon, 08 Aug 2011 13:20:20 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_funding/investment_to_keep_wales_at_the_forefront_of_health_researchWales's First Minister announced funding worth more than £7m to better understand major diseases and develop new treatments for common conditions like cancer and mental illness. The First Minister considers it is vital that Wales attracts the highest quality research academics, health professionals, students and businesses and to retain that expertise.Thu, 04 Aug 2011 13:43:16 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_funding/baily_thomas_charitable_fundProvides funding to aid research in relation to learning disability. Application deadlines are 01 March and 01 August annuallyThu, 23 Jun 2011 10:33:17 +0100