1. NIHR Research Design Service Dr Grace Turner

2. Research Design Service NIHR Research Design Service Research Design Service (RDS) - Role - Eligibility Fellowships - Application process - Hints and tips

3. Research Design Service Role of RDS Offer advice and support on research design and methodology Will support any open, national, peer-reviewed applied health and social care funding programmes Focus on NIHR programmes “ applications from the NHS often contain excellent ideas … which unfortunately cannot be funded because of methodological flaws ”

5. Research Design Service We can help you to… Identify the most suitable funding programme Contact appropriate collaborators in research Build an appropriate team Involve patients and carers Write plain English summaries Identify the resources required Get the narrative right “Grantsmanship” Find specialised support

6. Research Design Service We can help you to… Identify the most suitable funding programme Contact appropriate collaborators in research Build an appropriate team Involve patients and carers Write plain English summaries Identify the resources required Get the narrative right “Grantsmanship” Find specialised support Not here to design your study!

7. Research Design Service How to access our service Our national service operates from 10 regional centres across England. To request our support visit: www.rds.nihr.ac.uk

8. Research Design Service Fellowships

9. Research Design Service Fellowships

10. Research Design Service Fellowships

11. Research Design Service Fellowships Shortlisting panel Interview panel

12. Research Design Service Person Existing experience Demonstrate (independent) research experience Number of publication should match research experience Small grants Existing research skills training Future career trajectory Training plan

13. Research Design Service Place Institute Specialist in research area Supervision/ advisory team Expected to be actively involved in the proposal (But must be candidates own work) Academic record and relevant expertise Consider looking beyond host institution Clear roles of supervisory team

14. Research Design Service Project Background Sell your research: rationale and importance Cite relevant and recent research Potential value of the project Preliminary work essential Methods Usually 3 work packages:Different research skills Must relate to each other Get the basics right- objectives and study design Detail is important Deliverable

15. Research Design Service Project NIHR: Lay summary Patient Public Involvement (PPI) Patient benefit in 5 years

16. Research Design Service Top tips

17. Research Design Service Top tips Plan 1 year ahead

18. Research Design Service Top tips Plan 1 year ahead Start with the application and work backwards

19. Research Design Service Top tips Plan 1 year ahead Start with the application and work backwards

20. Research Design Service Top tips Plan 1 year ahead Start with the application and work backwards Know the “values” of your funders

21. Research Design Service Top tips Plan 1 year ahead Start with the application and work backwards Know the “values” of your funders Competitive process Re-applicants not judge the same as first time applicants

22. Research Design Service Top tips Plan 1 year ahead Start with the application and work backwards Know the “values” of your funders Competitive process Re-applicants not judge the same as first time applicants Clear and concise

23. Research Design Service Top tips Plan 1 year ahead Start with the application and work backwards Know the “values” of your funders Competitive process Re-applicants not judge the same as first time applicants Clear and concise Invited for interview- continue working on your proposal, know the methods and background well

24. Research Design Service Top tips Plan 1 year ahead Start with the application and work backwards Know the “values” of your funders Competitive process Re-applicants not judge the same as first time applicants Clear and concise Invited for interview- continue working on your proposal, know the methods and background well Come to the RDS early!

25. Research Design Service NIHR Research Design Service Thank you! www.rds.nihr.ac.uk @NIHR_RDS