Important changes to the CSO Research Advisory Committee and Grant Application processes were announced on 21/12/11. The announcement explained the background to the changes. The CSO website will be comprehensively revised to reflect the changes.
The first deadline for applications to the new research funding committee
is 30 March 2012.
Applicants should use the new
application form. Guidance
for completing the form is available.
Queries relating to applications for translational and experimental medicine
research proposals should be directed to Dr Alan McNair (alan.mcnair@NOSPAMscotland.gsi.gov.uk)
-remove NOSPAM.
Queries relating to applications for health services and population health
research should be directed to Dr Peter Craig (peter.craig@NOSPAMscotland.gsi.gov.uk)
- remove NOSPAM.
Holders of existing CSO awards should continue to use forms 3-8 which are available from the forms page.
Information is also available on:
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Who can apply for research grants? |
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Help available from the Information Services Division |
It is important that you also consider the following issues.
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Does your project have commercial potential? |
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Research ethics: almost all research involving patients or patients' samples will require research ethical committee approval |
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How do you intend to disseminate your research findings? |
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Who will act as sponsor for the study? |