The RDS can advise on all aspects of preparing grant applications, e.g.

• Formulating research questions
• Building an appropriate team
• Involving patients and carers
• Designing a study
• Appropriate methodologies for quantitative research,
  e.g. statistical issues, health economics
• Appropriate methodologies for qualitative research,
  e.g. sampling, analytical strategies
• Identifying suitable funding sources
• Regulatory issues
• Writing lay summaries
• Identifying the resources required for a successful project
• If you wish, the RDS can also offer further comments from other staff and from a Patient Scrutiny Committee.
• Critical reviews of proposed grant applications can be obtained through
  the RDS-SW Scientific Committee before they are sent to a funding body.

The RDS may also be able to help with funding for patients or carers involved in research teams advised by the RDS.

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If you are unsure of where the nearest office is, or who best to contact, simply get in touch with the Co-ordinating Centre on 01823 342792 or rds-sw@tst.nhs.uk

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