New to Research

Research can be defined as the attempt to derive generalisable or transferable new knowledge to answer or refine relevant questions with scientifically sound methods. This excludes: audit; needs assessments; quality improvement and other local service evaluations. It also excludes routine banking of biological samples or data, except where this activity is integral to a self-contained research project designed to test a clear hypothesis.

If you are in any doubt, please contact the Research Development & Grants team – we can support your project or signpost you to a more appropriate team, if required. 

Yes. There are lots of opportunities to get involved in research, including developing a project or grant application of your own, as part of your role. The R&D Department have funding available to cover your time to work in research. This would be discussed on a case-by-case basis with your department, so please get in touch with the Research Development & Grants team who can support you with conversations with your line manager and clinical division.

Research ideas and grant applications are welcome from everyone, no matter how much (or little) prior experience you have. The Research Development & Grants team can provide additional support to those that need it, especially if you are new to research.

Please email the Research Development & Grants team: ResearchGrants@nbt.nhs.uk

The Research Development and Grants team can support you from early stages of developing a research idea. We can help to find suitable funding opportunities, calculate costs for an established proposal, and navigate systems for submitting your grant application, and much more.

Any time! From just having a brief idea for a research project, to needing final costings on a grant application. You can speak to the Research Development & Grants team at any stage of your research development. The sooner you contact us the better though, and the team will provide tailored support.

This is dependent on your project. But the Research Development and Grants team can support you with every aspect of your costing. The sooner you get in touch with us (i.e. as soon as you begin writing your grant application) the more support we can offer.