NIHR Funding Opportunities

The NIHR have announced new funding opportunities in their Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Programme comissioned stream. For details see all the links below.

CSO contributes to the National Institutes for Health Research (NIHR) funding pool. This allows researchers based in Scotland to apply for the majority of the research programmes administered by NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies Coordinating Centre (NETSCC). Including all the HTA Programme.

18/95 Rivastigmine for psychotic symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease
18/96 Hormone therapy for premature ovarian insufficiency
18/97 Hysteroscopic removal of uterine cavity abnormalities to improve fertility
18/98 Oral nutritional interventions in malnourished frail elderly
18/99 Lifestyle modification interventions in adults with learning disabilities
18/100 Strategies for the management of chronic constipation in childhood
18/101 Interventions for the management of perceptual disorders following stroke
18/102 Left ventricular assist devices as destination therapy for advanced heart failure
18/103 Recurrent intra-articular corticosteroid injections in osteoarthritis
18/104 Prevention of incontinence-associated dermatitis
18/105 Non-invasive neurally adjusted ventilator assist for neonates requiring respiratory support
18/106 Treating specific phobias in children with moderate to severe learning disabilities
18/107 Intervention or expectant management for early onset fetal growth restriction in twin pregnancy
18/108 Anti-TB drug hepatotoxicity and treatment reintroduction
18/109 Management of partial-thickness rotator cuff tears
18/110 Management of undisplaced intracapsular hip fracture
18/111 Improving communication for adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities
18/112 A psychological programme for adults with intellectual disability and harmful sexual behaviours
18/113 Trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder in schizophrenia
18/114 Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor to prevent depression following traumatic brain injury
18/115 Medication for ADHD in adults with a history of psychosis or bipolar disorder
18/116 Medication for ADHD in children and young people with a co-existing tic disorder
18/117 Adjustable hook-and-loop-fastened compression systems for the treatment of venous leg ulcers
18/118 Timing of stoma closure in neonates
18/119 Nutrient enriched diet for babies with a brain injury
18/120 Identification of older patients likely to require enhanced care on discharge from hospital
18/121 Improving engagement and health and care outcomes for people with co-existing mental health and substance misuse conditions
18/122 Pain management pathways for chronic pancreatitis