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RDS SE News January 2020
A very Happy New Year to all our subscribers, colleagues and friends.
Welcome to RDS SE e-bulletin.
All the latest news, events and communications from RDS and NIHR
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RDS and local news
NIHR Clinical Research Network KSS - exciting new Early Career in Research Investment programmes
Following last year's successful Green Shoots Programme, in collaboration with the RDS SE, 70@70 nurses and the new NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC), NIHR CRN KSS announce four support initiatives for up and coming researchers in the region.
- Seedlings programme: led by KSS 70@70 nurses - expressions of interest close on 17 January
- Research Ready programme: led by Professor Rajkumar
- Greenshoots/Team Shoots: led by ARC KSS - closing date for submissions 14 February
- Bid Rehabilitation Programme: led by Dr Egan, NIHR RDS SE
For application forms email CRN KSS: crnkentsurreysussex@nihr.ac.uk
for further information about the programmes, contact Julie.gardner@nihr.ac.uk
ARC KSS newsletter
Find out all the news in this first newsletter from the new NIHR Applied Research Collaboration, Kent Surrey Sussex. ARC KSS is also seeking public board members, details are below in our PPI section.
read the newsletter >
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RDS blog: A short introduction to the ‘i4i Champions’
Of all the NIHR funding programmes, Invention for Innovation (i4i) is arguably the one hardest to give advice on. This new #RDSblog introduces the NIHR RDS i4i Champions with key messages for applicants.
Read the blog >
Read all the RDS blogposts here >
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RDS SE events
RDS SE's rolling programme of events support health and social care researchers across Kent, Surrey and Sussex. See what's coming up near you!
our website has full details of upcoming events
NEW date! NIHR Research Programmes Workshop, Canterbury
11 March 2020, University of Kent
Due to unprecedented demand for our January workshop (now full), we can offer a further half day session on Wednesday 11 March at the University of Kent, Canterbury.
To express interest in this new workshop and receive the Eventbrite booking details in due course:
email Helen McGregor: h.mcgregor@kent.ac.uk.
RDS SE workshop: NIHR Research Programmes, Guildford
9.30am - 12.30pm, 13 February 2020, Oak Suite 1 & 2 (Oak House) University of Surrey, Guildford
An overview of NIHR funding opportunities, research programmes and application processes. Our FREE workshop will provide top tips for your application and answer specific questions. 1:1 slots with expert RDS SE Advisers are also available (pre booking required).
Booking and more information via Eventbrite >
NIHR Research Programmes Workshop, Brighton
Time tbc: 1 April 2020, University of Brighton, Falmer
Our popular introductory workshops provide an overview of NIHR funding opportunities and research programme remits, requirements and application processes. We give you top tips for your application, answer specific questions and offer bookable 1:1 slots with experienced RDS SE Research Advisers. For more details and bookings, email Anya Lux: A.Lux@brighton.ac.uk
If you would like us to run one of these events, or something similar, for health and social care researchers in your organisation, contact rds.se@nihr.ac.uk.
NEW! RDS SE Fellowships event
3 June 2020, venue tbc
This NIHR Fellowships event will be open to anyone across Kent, Surrey and Sussex who is considering applying for one of the NIHR fellowships. The aim of the day is to raise awareness and understanding of the various NIHR Fellowship opportunities amongst clinicians, practitioners and researchers and there will be guest speakers including NIHR Fellows and panel members. The venue will be confirmed asap, but will most likely be in Brighton.
Please contact A.Lux@brighton.ac.uk for further information.
RDS SE Research Journey Lunchtime Seminar, Brighton
12.30 - 2.30pm 17 June 2020, University of Brighton, Falmer
Professor Catherine Evans, Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust and King's College London, and Professor Kathy Greenwood, Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and University of Sussex, will talk about their own journeys in balancing clinical work with successful research.
More details will follow shortly.
Please email A.Lux@brighton.ac.uk for more information and to book a place.
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Need help with your funding application?
Contact RDS SE!
Our expert advisers give FREE guidance and practical support with all aspects of health/social care research design and funding applications.
Find out all the ways that RDS SE can help, on our website >
RDS SE presubmission panel - expert feedback on your research application
The RDS SE pre-submission panel reviews proposals before they are sent to the funder, providing valuable advice and feedback on all aspects of your application, including PPI, health economics and research methodology.
Next panel meeting: 4 March 2020 (tbc)
Contact the RDS SE for more information.
More details on our website >
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Public involvement and engagement
Need help with the costs of involving patients and the public in research? RDS SE Public Involvement fund
RDS SE PI fund supports researchers with meaningful public involvement and its associated costs. Apply for one of our small grants (up to £300). Speak to your RDS SE Research Adviser for more information.
More information on how to apply on the RDS SE website >
Applied Research Collaboration Kent, Surrey and Sussex (ARC KSS) - call for Public Advisers
ARC KSS are seeking to recruit three members of the public who have a keen interest in health and social care related research to the ARC KSS Board. They appreciate diverse representation and encourage applicants from BAME communities, under 25's, carers, LGBTQ+, people with a disability.
For more information on how to apply, please email:
ARCKentSurreySussex@sussexpartnership.nhs.uk
New UK Standards for Public Involvement in research
The NIHR has released new UK Standards for Public Involvement, designed to improve the quality and consistency of public involvement in research.
Find out more >
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Development Opportunities: Awards
NIHR Training Programmes
The NIHR provides a diverse range of award opportunities for research and career development, including funding for research studies, academic training, career development and research capability development. Find full details of training and career development awards at various levels on the NIHR website.
RDS SE guide to NIHR Fellowships - considering a Fellowship application?
Our handy RDS SE guide: So you want to apply for an NIHR Fellowship has plenty of advice on developing your research career.
Find out more >
Cancer Research UK – Postdoctoral Research Bursary for Clinical Trainees
This award offers funding for clinical trainees to undertake a research project after PhD. Applications are considered from any area of CRUK’s funding remit, with the exception of clinical trials and drug discovery.
Closing date: 26 March 2020
Find out more >
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Development Opportunities: Training
NHS R&D Forum: Local Capacity and Capability for Research
20 March, 2020, London
A one-day course designed to provide an understanding of the requirements of an NHS organisation when determining whether to take part in a particular research study. It explains the principles of good study set up, introduces delegates to various systems associated with research and provides guidance on developing relationships with key support departments and stakeholders within an NHS organisation.
Cost: £330 plus VAT
Find out more >
Brighton & Sussex University Hospitals Trust (BSUHT) Research Training: Free to BSUH staff, £75 otherwise
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Clinical trials: why we do them, how we do them 9.30am-4.30pm, 6 February 2020, Audrey Emerton Building, Eastern Rd, Brighton
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Medical Statistics for People Who Hate Statistics 9.30am-4.30pm, 4 February 2020 Audrey Emerton Building, Eastern Rd, Brighton
To book a place on either of these two courses: email Carla Chambers - Carla.Chambers@bsuh.nhs.uk.
For further information: email David Crook PhD - d.crook@brighton.ac.uk
NIHR CRN Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training in Kent, Surrey and Sussex
CRN KSS' programme of face to face Introduction to GCP and refresher courses is available to researchers involved in NIHR Portfolio Studies.
Find out more >
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NIHR and other news
The origins of England’s National Institute for Health Research
In 2006, the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) was established within the Department of Health, the first body to manage this activity as an integrated system, unlocking significant increases in government funding. This article investigates how the NIHR came to be set up, and why it took the form it did.
Read the article >
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