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Research Applications 2009
Research Fellowship — £90,000 award
Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS) funds research fellowships aimed at undertaking research programmes of clinical or basic scientific work related to chest, heart or stroke illness.
The award is worth a maximum of £90,000 and is open to doctors completing their general professional training at a Scottish hospital, preferably already with their MRCP.
The application should be made jointly by the applicant and supervisor. This award will be advertised in August 2008.
Email research@chss.org.uk
Project Awards — maximum of £90,000 over three years
CHSS funds research into the aetiology, diagnosis, prevention, treatment and/ or social aspects of chest, heart and stroke illness. CHSS aims to focus on patient-based research which has the potential to lead to significant enhancement of patient care.
Projects will be funded up to a maximum of £90,000 over up to three years, subject to annual review. This award will be advertised in August 2008.
Email research@chss.org.uk
Minor Research Awards — up to £5,000
Funding is available for small-scale projects , including applications from nurses, AHPs and students. Projects should demonstrate the potential to improve patient care for people affected by chest, heart and stroke illness, and to promote better health.
Pilot studies that have the potential for stimulating larger-scale research work would be particularly welcome.
Committee dates and deadlines for applications for 2008 are found in the Minor Research Awards Guidelines in Related Documents. Minor awards are considered every two months.
Email research@chss.org.uk
Action Research
CHSS is also willing to consider approaches for support for , particularly from non-medical health professionals, which are directly related to potential for improvement and patient care. Outline proposals (maximum two pages A4) will be considered at any time.
Email research@chss.org.uk
Project grants are advertised annually in the BMJ, Nursing Times and CHAIN website with specific closing dates. Other awards are available at any time. Email for further details on research awards.
CHSS is a member of the Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC), and follows AMRC peer review procedures in allocating research funds. The charity also directly commissions research into areas of particular interest, such as
All research applications are restricted to those living and working in Scotland. We do not fund research involving animals
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