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Research grants
Guidance for applicants
Background
Throughout its existence, the Resuscitation Council (UK) has considered the promotion
of research into the science of resuscitation one of its prime objectives.
To further these aims, a research sub-committee was established
at an early stage in the history of the Council. This sub-committee has supervised projects
and acted as a source of advice for others wishing to undertake research.
The Council is now able to fund both small projects (with research grants, bursaries etc), and also undertake more substantive funding of more costly projects.
Structure of the Research Sub-Committee
The Sub-Committee is convened by a Chairman appointed by the Executive Committee.
Other members comprise the current Chairman of the Resuscitation Council (UK)
and at least two other Members of the Executive Committee.
We consider it advantageous to have an independent member with a research background
but not necessarily directly connected with the Council.
This might well be someone whose background was not necessarily medical.
The Director of the Council is in attendance at meetings.
Other members can be co-opted as required, particularly when specialist advice
on a particular topic is necessary.
Terms of reference of the Research Sub-Committee
- To advise the Executive Committee of the Resuscitation Council (UK)
on the appropriate distribution of funds made available by it for research purposes.
- To advise about the design and conduct of research projects
in the field of resuscitation medicine.
- To provide a source of advice about ethical issues relating to research
in the field of resuscitation medicine.
Research Grants
Purpose
These are intended to be for a maximum of £10,000 to support research in the UK
predominantly in the field of resuscitation. Applicants should have a credible track record
of conducting such research projects or be working under appropriate supervision
in an institution with such capabilities.
The research project should normally be completed within one year unless a longer period is specifically approved by the Research Sub-Committee.
Successful applicants will normally receive the grant in one payment at the beginning of the project.
Research Grants are primarily intended to fund:
- Capital expenditure including the purchase of equipment
and materials for use in the conduct of the research.
- Equipment for storing and analysing data and
helping the administration of the project.
- The provision of secretarial and administrative support but the Council is unable to fund salaries of supporting staff in the long-term through research grants.
It is not the primary intention of research grants to fund wages,
but it would be appropriate to contribute towards these in a modest way.
It is not intended that research grants be used to purchase basic equipment
that is usually provided in a service role. Similarly, funding for basic supplies
should be available from another source.
A research grant is not intended to provide funding for ongoing revenue costs
associated with established projects. Grants cannot be awarded where a continuing need
for income generation to fund the project would be placed on the Council.
It is expected that recipients of grants will submit the results of their research
to a peer review journal like "Resuscitation". Acknowledgment of the financial help
of the Resuscitation Council (UK) must be made wherever and whenever publication is achieved
or verbal presentation of the results is made. A short report may also be requested
for presentation at the Council’s annual symposium, or at such other places
as the Research Sub-Committee may require. Expenses for presenting at the annual symposium
should be included in the grant. If the applicant is asked to present their findings
at other scientific meetings a separate application prior to the meeting should be made
for associated expenses and may be met by the Resuscitation Council (UK).
The Research Sub-Committee should be informed of all publications
arising out of the award of a research grant.
The Research Sub-Committee reserves the right to terminate the grant without notice
in the event of gross misconduct by the recipient.
Equipment
Requests to fund specialized equipment may be supported but evidence must be provided
that the necessary expertise to use the equipment is available in the department undertaking the research.
The running costs and costs of maintaining the equipment must be considered
and funds should be available to cover this during the duration of the grant.
Funding applications for equipment should enclose a precise quote from the supplier or manufacturer.
The applicant must indicate why a particular make and model has been chosen.
At the end of the project, or after such interval as deemed appropriate by the Research Sub-Committee,
the Council reserves the right to consider the ultimate disposal of the equipment.
Where it is retained by the department that was awarded a grant to purchase the equipment,
the Council would expect that the equipment will continue to be used for research purposes.
Where the equipment is redundant at the end of a project, yet still usable,
the Council should be informed and will attempt to find a further use for it.
It may be transferred to another department in the same institution for further research purposes
with the permission of the Research Sub-Committee.
Should the holder of the grant change institution at any stage while the research project is in progress,
the equipment should normally be placed at the site where the research project is in progress.
The Research Sub-Committee must be informed if the equipment is moved from one institution to another.
Applications
The information required on the official Resuscitation Council
application form
must be completed in all cases. Such additional information as may be required
by the Research Sub-Committee to consider the application must also be supplied as requested.
This information might include:
- Full curriculum vitae of the applicant detailing qualifications and experience
enabling them to carry out the research project concerned.
A publications list should also be included.
- Details of one referee. If the applicant holds a trainee appointment the referee
should be a consultant or equivalent - preferably the supervising consultant.
- An outline of the background, aims and plan of the project (not exceeding 600 words)
including statistical considerations and power analysis where appropriate.
- Confirmation that support facilities are available.
- Details of how the grant will be administered.
- Financial confirmation from the Institution administering the grant.
- Confirmation that the proposed project has been approved by the local research ethics committee.
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