What is the RDS? 
The RDS is a free service for health researchers. We're here to help you to develop your research questions into full proposals for funding.
We have highly experienced Research Advisors with expertise covering many aspects of research design. We are able to advise and provide practical support when you are developing your grant application. [ More ]
RDS Masterclass in statistics
We are pleased to anounce the first in a series of masterclasses from the RDS. These will be designed to assist researchers planning on applying for research funding, each looking at a specific area.
The first is a two-day programme looking at the statistical considerations of grant applications and will be held in Oxford on 26&27 May. Click here for more details. [ More ]
Do you have an idea that might benefit patients?
Not all health research involves large-scale, multi-centred studies. The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) also supports smaller studies that can demonstrate benefit to patients.
The NIHR Research for Patient Benefit (RfPB) funding stream provides grants of up to £250,000 for projects lasting up to 3 years, and will fund smaller projects for discrete research activity. [ More ]
