Research Grant On-Line Application

Applications are invited for a BOFAS Research Grant from the British Orthopaedic Foot Surgery Society, for grants of up to £5000 towards research into foot and ankle problems within the United Kingdom. Both basic science and clinical research are eligible.

These grants are particularly intended to get a project under way and are normally awarded for stand alone studies where modest funds are required. Typical applications could include:

Pilot project to inform a full grant application
Prospective clinical study requiring help with input and analysis of data
Statistical advice on trial design
Specialist equipment purchase

Grants will not be offered as part of general funding of a large project. General use equipment such as computers and printers would not normally be funded, neither would technician or researcher time if they are to be co-authors.

The applicants may be from any discipline but must include a full member of BOFAS who will be responsible for the grant funds.

Applications are considered as and when they are submitted. You should expect a response within 4 weeks and a final decision within 8 weeks.

The application should be via the website application form. All parts should be completed. If you are attaching a CV then please ensure it is short.

Any queries or questions should be sent to:

Mr Lloyd Williams
Secretary, BOFAS Scientific Committee
30 Devonshire Street
London
W1G 6PU

Personal Information

Name of applicant

Telephone

Address

Status

If SpR,
which year of training?

If Consultant, which year of appointment?

Research Details

Name of institution where work is to be done

Names of co-workers

Clearly state the Research question to be answered ( Max 100 word)
Should ideally be a simple question to be answered

Give brief background (Max 400 word)
Quote any previous relevant related research.

Study Design (Max 200 word)
Must be specific, eg Randomised Control Trial. Detailed methodology etc

Inclusion Criteria

Exclusion Criteria

Randomization
Must show that bias eliminated/minimized by selection process

How will the Grant be used and how will it make a difference to the project?

Ethical Committee Approval
Should be accepted prior to grant being given. If not required, please confirm

How will Results be Communicated?
Which journals aimed at?

List other sources of funding or financial support

CV Information

C.V.’s should be short and should be submitted as a word file with this application below. Alternatively you may complete the section "CV Details".

Attach CV - Use the 'Browse' button to locate your CV on your computer, once selected click the 'Upload' icon.

CV Details - Use if not attaching CV as document

List Current Post and previous Higher Surgical Training Posts in reverse chronological order, including Hospital, Consultant(s) and Dates:

List up to five of your scientific papers or presentations that you consider would best support your application (full citations)

If you have any queries relating to this grant or application please email:
lloydrwilliams@btinternet.co.uk

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