2 March, 2010 Across the country there is evidence to show that if a researcher takes the advice of their Research Design Service then they are more than twice as likely to have their project funded than if they do not contact the RDS.1
Since starting in 2009 the Research Design Service South Central has worked with over 195 Researchers from across the South Central Region, including both academics and health professionals from all aspects of healthcare.
We have advised on over 250 research projects, many of which have received funding already and many which are expected to receive funding over the coming months.
The Research Design Service, a National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) funded organisation, aims to support health researchers by encouraging the development of high-quality research. Across the country, ten branches of the service are providing free advice on all aspects of preparing grant applications, including: identifying suitable funding sources; building an appropriate research team; designing a study; identifying the resources required for a successful project; and involving patients and the public.
There is a misconception that the RDS is only aimed at those researchers with less grant writing experience than their colleagues, but this is simply not the case. The RDS has a wide range of skilled research professionals and is able to bring its knowledge and experience to benefit all research funding applications from researchers of all levels.
Contact us now to discuss how to improve your application.