The Cheshire & Merseyside AHP Research Network is offering bursaries to facilitate small scale research studies conducted and led by AHPs. A mix of funding awards will be made from £200 up to £800.
Please note these applications are only open to AHPs (registered with HCPC) who work in the Cheshire & Merseyside region. The research activity must be undertaken within the Cheshire & Merseyside region within health and social care settings.
The applicant is expected to complete a small research project and provide a written report of results.
Examples of suitable studies may include pilot work (small scale preliminary studies) and proof of concept (feasibility studies collecting and analysing data to obtain evidence to support or refute ideas or plans). Preference will be given to projects that incorporate patient and public involvement and for clinical projects over education projects.
Funding may be used in a number of ways, for example:
* To back fill staff time – release researcher from clinical duties to undertake the research,
* For training – for help with statistics, surveys, interviews, etc,
* For transcription costs,
* For payment of patient and public expenses.
Only direct costs can be covered by the Bursary.
The applicant is expected to forge a link with their NHS Trust Research office and establish a mentor within the Trust, who will be able to provide support.
Applicants should submit their application form via email by Wednesday 28th February 2018, 5pm to phil.elliott@cwp.nhs.uk
Cheshire and Merseyside Allied Health Professions (AHP) Research Network Research Bursary Application Form
Deadline for submission is 5pm on Wednesday 28th February 2018. Email completed application form to phil.elliott@cwp.nhs.uk
Please complete in point size 12.
Please avoid overuse of technical terms – the reviewing committee prefers plain language and is unlikely to have detailed knowledge of your project topic.
NAME (Title, Forename, Surname. Please note the lead applicant must be an Allied Health Professional (HCPC registered)
PROFESSION (of lead applicant)
WORK ADDRESS (Department, Organisation postal address)
CONTACT DETAILS (Telephone, Email)
TITLE OF PROJECT
SUMMARY (In PLAIN ENGLISH LAY terms: 500 words)
AIM AND OBJECTIVES (250 words)
STUDY DESIGN (Plan of investigation, method, timetable framework: 500 words. Please note that audits and service development will not be supported)
PLEASE COMMENT ON THE APPROVALS REQUIRED e.g. Ethical Approval/HRA/Trust Approval (100 words)
WHY IS THIS RESEARCH NEEDED NOW? (100 words)
LONG-TERM BENEFIT (250 words)
DISSEMINATION (Specify completion with final report within 12 months)
SUPPORT (specify the support you have from your organisation for this project)
Is your proposal for a stand-alone project, or for part of a larger study? If the latter, please give full details of the contribution you will make to the complete study and state how your participation will assist in your development as a researcher.
TOTAL COSTS REQUESTED (Must not exceed £800 – direct costs; please provide full breakdown of costs)
£
COST JUSTIFICATION (500 words)
HOW WILL THIS DEVELOP YOU AS A RESEARCHER? (Please indicate the research skills/training you will acquire: 150 words)
WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT LEVEL OF RESEARCH EXPERIENCE?
MENTOR DETAILS MANAGER DETAILS
Name:
Post:
Address:
Telephone:
Email: Name: Post: Address: Telephone: Email:
Signature: Signature:
□ Please tick this box to confirm □ Please tick this box to confirm
that the mentor’s agreement has that the manager’s agreement has
been obtained been obtained
Please note that both the mentor and manager will be contacted to confirm their agreement
Please also note that applications will not be accepted unless ‘wet ink’ signatures are provided – not typed names or email confirmations.
