{"id":32923,"date":"2024-10-17T13:40:58","date_gmt":"2024-10-17T12:40:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/?page_id=32923"},"modified":"2026-10-15T16:31:59","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T15:31:59","slug":"research-capability-funding","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/pl\/integrated-care-board\/research-and-evidence\/support-for-researchers\/research-capability-funding\/","title":{"rendered":"Mo\u017cliwo\u015bci finansowania"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"assembler_default-group assembler_module_group assembler_default-group_1 assembler_module_group_1\"><div class=\"assembler_module_area assembler_module_area_1\"><div class=\"assembler_text-module assembler_module assembler_text-module_1 assembler_module_1  transparent\"><a tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"Section titled module-1\" id=\"module-1\" href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/32923\/#module-1\" class=\"anchor\"><span class=\"hidden\">Section titled module-1<\/span><\/a><!-- Template found for text-module - Template: template-text - Matched: _only --><section class=\"w-full mx-auto max-w-content pt-12 sm:pt-24 pb-3 sm:pb-6\">\r\n  <div class=\"entry-content w-full !px-0 max-w-small\">\r\n        <h1>Funding opportunities<\/h1>\n<p>Please find the funding opportunities available from the NHS Gloucestershire and NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICB Research Team.<\/p>\n<p>You can find information about eligibility, application deadlines, guidance and application forms in each funding opportunity drop-down below.<\/p>\n<p>For further information or if you have any questions, please email <a href=\"mailto:bnssg.research@nhs.net\">bnssg.research@nhs.net<\/a><\/p>\n  <\/div>\r\n  <\/section><\/div><!-- .assembler_text-module.assembler_module.assembler_text-module_1.assembler_module_1..transparent --><div class=\"assembler_drop-down-module assembler_module assembler_drop-down-module_2 assembler_module_2  bg-light-grey\"><a tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"Section titled module-2\" id=\"module-2\" href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/32923\/#module-2\" class=\"anchor\"><span class=\"hidden\">Section titled module-2<\/span><\/a><!-- Template found for drop-down-module - Template: template-dropdowns - Matched: _only --><section class=\"max-w-content pt-3 sm:pt-6 pb-0 sm:pb-0 mx-auto\">\n\n  <h3 class=\"bg-dropdown-btn hover:underline focus:underline expanded\">\n    Responsive Call    <i class=\"pl-2 rotate-90 fak fa-right-arrow [.expanded_&]:rotate-180 [.expanded_&]:align-[-.125em] align-baseline text-[0.86em]\"><\/i>\n  <\/h3>\n\n  <section class=\"w-full mx-auto bg-drop-down-content\">\n  <div class=\"entry-content w-full !px-0 max-w-small\">\n    <p>This is funding provided to support the development of a research project. We are looking to support the co-development of a specific research question relevant to health and care into a strong NIHR grant application.<\/p>\n<p>The NHS Gloucestershire and NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICB Research Team is committed to supporting health and care research that addresses the needs of our local population and reduces health inequalities.<\/p>\n<p>We are inviting applications for the following priority areas through the Themed Call, as part of our Responsive Call.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Theme 1:<\/strong> Improving Men\u2019s Health Outcomes Through Community-Based Approaches<\/li>\n<li><strong>Theme 2:<\/strong> Housing Conditions, Affordability and Security as Drivers of Health Inequalities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information, please read the <a href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/library\/research-capability-funding-rcf-themed-call-guidance-for-2026-27\/\">Themed Call guidance<\/a><\/p>\n<p>There are three types of Responsive Call opportunities that you can apply for:<\/p>\n<h3>Early ideas (Type 1)<\/h3>\n<p>\u00a33,000 to start co-development of research ideas, such as stakeholder engagement and PPI (Patient and Public Involvement) work.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Autumn-2026-27-RC-Guidance-Type-1-1.pdf\">Research Capability Funding (RCF): Responsive Call Early Ideas (Type 1) guidance (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Autumn-2026-27-RC-Application-Form-Type-1.docx\">Early Ideas (Type 1) Application Form (.docx)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>NIHR grant preparation (Type 2)<\/h3>\n<p>Up to \u00a320,000 for NIHR grant application writing. This can include activities that will help write a high-quality NIHR application, such as preliminary data collection and literature review.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Autumn-2026-27-RC-Guidance-Type-2-1.pdf\">Research Capability Funding (RCF): Responsive Call NIHR Grant Preparation Type 2 guidance (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Autumn-2026-27-RC-Application-Form-Type-2.docx\">NIHR grant preparation (Type 2) Application Form (.docx)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"font-size: 1.125rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/library\/examples-of-projects-not-suitable-for-research-capability-funding-rcf\/\">Examples of Activities we cannot fund<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) for Fellowship applications<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Autumn-2026-27-PPI-Costs-to-Support-Career-Fellowship-Applications-Guidance.pdf\">Responsive Call Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) for Fellowship applications guidance (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Autumn-2026-27-PPI-Costs-to-Support-Career-Fellowship-Applications-Individual-Application-Form.docx\">Responsive Call Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) for Fellowship application form for an Individual (.docx)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Autumn-2026-27-PPI-Costs-to-Support-Career-Fellowship-Applications-Department-Application-Form-.docx\">Responsive Call Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) for Fellowship application form for a department (.docx)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please submit completed application forms to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:bnssg.research@nhs.net\">bnssg.research@nhs.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>Further guidance<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arc-nenc.nihr.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Guide-Part-One-How-to-calculate-the-costs-of-involving-interpreters-and-translators.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NIHR Guide \u2013 How to Calculate the Costs of Involving Interpreters and Translators<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.england.nhs.uk\/aac\/publication\/increasing-diversity-in-research-participation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NHS UK Guide for Increasing Diversity in Research Participation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arc-nenc.nihr.ac.uk\/resources\/equality-diversity-and-inclusion-toolkit\/\" rel=\"noopener\">NIHR Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Toolkit<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n<\/section>\n<\/div><!-- .assembler_drop-down-module.assembler_module.assembler_drop-down-module_2.assembler_module_2..bg-light-grey --><div class=\"assembler_drop-down-module assembler_module assembler_drop-down-module_3 assembler_module_3  bg-light-grey\"><a tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"Section titled module-3\" id=\"module-3\" href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/32923\/#module-3\" class=\"anchor\"><span class=\"hidden\">Section titled module-3<\/span><\/a><!-- Template found for drop-down-module - Template: template-dropdowns - Matched: _only --><section class=\"max-w-content pt-3 sm:pt-6 pb-0 sm:pb-0 mx-auto\">\n\n  <h3 class=\"bg-dropdown-btn hover:underline focus:underline expanded\">\n    Health Inequalities Innovation Implementation (HI3) Fund    <i class=\"pl-2 rotate-90 fak fa-right-arrow [.expanded_&]:rotate-180 [.expanded_&]:align-[-.125em] align-baseline text-[0.86em]\"><\/i>\n  <\/h3>\n\n  <section class=\"w-full mx-auto bg-drop-down-content\">\n  <div class=\"entry-content w-full !px-0 max-w-small\">\n    <h3>Next deadline: 30 November 2026<\/h3>\n<p>Funding is available for projects that embed evidence into primary care practice, improve patient outcomes and demonstrate sustainable improvements to primary care that address health inequalities. The fund is intended to support implementation and service improvement activity rather than ongoing service provision.<\/p>\n<p>Projects should support primary care organisations to implement evidence, adopt innovation and improve services in ways that reduce health inequalities. The fund aims to generate practical learning that can be shared across the Integrated Care System and beyond.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Guidance-BNSSG-Innovation-and-Evidence-Implementation-Fund.pdf\">Health Inequalities Innovation Implementation (HI3) Fund Guidance (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/26.08.13-HI3-Application-Form-.docx\">Health Inequalities Innovation Implementation (HI3) Fund Application Form (.docx)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n<\/section>\n<\/div><!-- .assembler_drop-down-module.assembler_module.assembler_drop-down-module_3.assembler_module_3..bg-light-grey --><div class=\"assembler_drop-down-module assembler_module assembler_drop-down-module_4 assembler_module_4  bg-light-grey\"><a tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"Section titled module-4\" id=\"module-4\" href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/32923\/#module-4\" class=\"anchor\"><span class=\"hidden\">Section titled module-4<\/span><\/a><!-- Template found for drop-down-module - Template: template-dropdowns - Matched: _only --><section class=\"max-w-content pt-3 sm:pt-6 pb-0 sm:pb-0 mx-auto\">\n\n  <h3 class=\"bg-dropdown-btn hover:underline focus:underline expanded\">\n    Bridging Funding    <i class=\"pl-2 rotate-90 fak fa-right-arrow [.expanded_&]:rotate-180 [.expanded_&]:align-[-.125em] align-baseline text-[0.86em]\"><\/i>\n  <\/h3>\n\n  <section class=\"w-full mx-auto bg-drop-down-content\">\n  <div class=\"entry-content w-full !px-0 max-w-small\">\n    <h3>Next deadline: 1st of each month<\/h3>\n<p>Covering salary costs of researchers between NIHR grants, to ensure they do not face redundancy whilst waiting for the next NIHR-funded post to be set up. You can download the application form below.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/library\/rcf-application-bridging-mat-and-sick\/\">Download the RCF Application Bridging Mat and Sick<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n<\/section>\n<\/div><!-- .assembler_drop-down-module.assembler_module.assembler_drop-down-module_4.assembler_module_4..bg-light-grey --><div class=\"assembler_drop-down-module assembler_module assembler_drop-down-module_5 assembler_module_5  bg-light-grey\"><a tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"Section titled module-5\" id=\"module-5\" href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/32923\/#module-5\" class=\"anchor\"><span class=\"hidden\">Section titled module-5<\/span><\/a><!-- Template found for drop-down-module - Template: template-dropdowns - Matched: _only --><section class=\"max-w-content pt-3 sm:pt-6 pb-0 sm:pb-0 mx-auto\">\n\n  <h3 class=\"bg-dropdown-btn hover:underline focus:underline expanded\">\n    Researchers in Residence    <i class=\"pl-2 rotate-90 fak fa-right-arrow [.expanded_&]:rotate-180 [.expanded_&]:align-[-.125em] align-baseline text-[0.86em]\"><\/i>\n  <\/h3>\n\n  <section class=\"w-full mx-auto bg-drop-down-content\">\n  <div class=\"entry-content w-full !px-0 max-w-small\">\n    <h3>Rolling call<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW78621570 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78621570 BCX8\">Evidence suggests that creating better relationships between researchers and commissioners is the most influential factor in getting research into practice. To help foster these relationships, NHS<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78621570 BCX8\"> Gloucestershire and NHS<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78621570 BCX8\"> Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICB cluster <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78621570 BCX8\">offers the Researcher in Residence <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78621570 BCX8\">scheme<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78621570 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW78621570 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Researcher in Residence role facilitates the\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/bnssg.icb.nhs.uk\/research-and-evidence\/knowledge-mobilisation\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Knowledge Mobilisation<\/a>\u202finitiative in primary healthcare.<\/p>\n<p>The Researcher in Residence will have a key role in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Identifying NHS research questions that are relevant to commissioners\u2019 interests.<\/li>\n<li>Acting as a conduit between NHS staff with research ideas and the academic community.<\/li>\n<li>Developing ideas into grant applications, focusing specifically on National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) funded schemes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW188502797 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW188502797 BCX8\">Researchers can be seconded for 3-12 months part-time, to be negotiated on successful appointment. The role will be based in the\u202f<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW188502797 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW188502797 BCX8\">NHS <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW188502797 BCX8\">Gloucestershire ICB and NHS <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW188502797 BCX8\">Bristol, North <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW188502797 BCX8\">Somerset<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW188502797 BCX8\"> and South Gloucestershire ICB <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW188502797 BCX8\">Integrated Care System (ICS)<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW188502797 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW202381410 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW202381410 BCX8\">If you are an <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW202381410 BCX8\">IC<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW202381410 BCX8\">S<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW202381410 BCX8\"> employee with an opportunity for a Researcher in Residence, please\u202f<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW202381410 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW202381410 BCX8\">complete the <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW202381410 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/nhs.sharepoint.com\/sites\/msteams_6f3041\/Shared%20Documents\/05.%20Dissemination\/Website\/Updates%20-%20August%202026\/Archive\/RinR-Form-2026-project.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined SCXW202381410 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW202381410 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">application form<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW202381410 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW202381410 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">\u202f<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW202381410 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW202381410 BCX8\">and email it to the NHS Bristol, North <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW202381410 BCX8\">Somerset<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW202381410 BCX8\"> and South Gloucestershire ICB Research team at\u202f<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW202381410 BCX8\" href=\"mailto:bnssg.research@nhs.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW202381410 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW202381410 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">bnssg.research@nhs.net<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW202381410 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW202381410 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Researcher in Residence posts are a great way to create direct impact, build networks for future work and be a part of how evidence is used in the new health and care system. To learn more about the opportunities, email <a href=\"mailto:bnssg.research@nhs.net\">bnssg.research@nhs.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>      <a href=\"https:\/\/bnssg.icb.nhs.uk\/research-and-evidence\/support-for-researchers\/research-capability-funding\/live-researcher-in-residence-opportunities\/\" class=\"btn-link flex w-[fit-content] \" rel=\"noopener\">Find the latest Researcher in Residence opportunities<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Further information<\/h3>\n<p>If you are an ICB employee with an opportunity for a Researcher in Residence, please <a href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/GBNSSG-ICB-Researcher-in-Residence-Application-Form.docx\">complete the application form<\/a> and email it to the NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICB Research team at <a href=\"mailto:bnssg.research@nhs.net\">bnssg.research@nhs.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n<\/section>\n<\/div><!-- .assembler_drop-down-module.assembler_module.assembler_drop-down-module_5.assembler_module_5..bg-light-grey --><div class=\"assembler_drop-down-module assembler_module assembler_drop-down-module_6 assembler_module_6  bg-light-grey\"><a tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"Section titled module-6\" id=\"module-6\" href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/32923\/#module-6\" class=\"anchor\"><span class=\"hidden\">Section titled module-6<\/span><\/a><!-- Template found for drop-down-module - Template: template-dropdowns - Matched: _only --><section class=\"max-w-content pt-3 sm:pt-6 pb-0 sm:pb-0 mx-auto\">\n\n  <h3 class=\"bg-dropdown-btn hover:underline focus:underline expanded\">\n    Maternity Cover\/Sickness    <i class=\"pl-2 rotate-90 fak fa-right-arrow [.expanded_&]:rotate-180 [.expanded_&]:align-[-.125em] align-baseline text-[0.86em]\"><\/i>\n  <\/h3>\n\n  <section class=\"w-full mx-auto bg-drop-down-content\">\n  <div class=\"entry-content w-full !px-0 max-w-small\">\n    <h3>Next deadline: 1st of each month<\/h3>\n<p>Back-filling key NIHR-grant funded posts left temporarily vacant during the award period by staff taking maternity, paternity, or long-term sick leave, where absence will seriously compromise the success of NIHR-funded research.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/library\/rcf-application-bridging-mat-and-sick\/\">Download the RCF Application Bridging Mat and Sick<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n<\/section>\n<\/div><!-- .assembler_drop-down-module.assembler_module.assembler_drop-down-module_6.assembler_module_6..bg-light-grey --><div class=\"assembler_drop-down-module assembler_module assembler_drop-down-module_7 assembler_module_7  bg-light-grey\"><a tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"Section titled module-7\" id=\"module-7\" href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/32923\/#module-7\" class=\"anchor\"><span class=\"hidden\">Section titled module-7<\/span><\/a><!-- Template found for drop-down-module - Template: template-dropdowns - Matched: _only --><section class=\"max-w-content pt-3 sm:pt-6 pb-0 sm:pb-0 mx-auto\">\n\n  <h3 class=\"bg-dropdown-btn hover:underline focus:underline expanded\">\n    Requests for extensions to existing RCF awards    <i class=\"pl-2 rotate-90 fak fa-right-arrow [.expanded_&]:rotate-180 [.expanded_&]:align-[-.125em] align-baseline text-[0.86em]\"><\/i>\n  <\/h3>\n\n  <section class=\"w-full mx-auto bg-drop-down-content\">\n  <div class=\"entry-content w-full !px-0 max-w-small\">\n    <h3>Next deadline: 1st of each month<\/h3>\n<p>Providing shorter-term support for researchers whose grant application was delayed due to unforeseen circumstances.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/library\/rcf-application-bridging-mat-and-sick\/\">Download RCF Application Bridging Mat and Sick<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For no-cost extensions, please contact <a href=\"mailto:bnssg.research@nhs.net\">bnssg.research@nhs.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n<\/section>\n<\/div><!-- .assembler_drop-down-module.assembler_module.assembler_drop-down-module_7.assembler_module_7..bg-light-grey --><div class=\"assembler_drop-down-module assembler_module assembler_drop-down-module_8 assembler_module_8  bg-light-grey\"><a tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"Section titled module-8\" id=\"module-8\" href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/32923\/#module-8\" class=\"anchor\"><span class=\"hidden\">Section titled module-8<\/span><\/a><!-- Template found for drop-down-module - Template: template-dropdowns - Matched: _only --><section class=\"max-w-content pt-3 sm:pt-6 pb-0 sm:pb-0 mx-auto\">\n\n  <h3 class=\"bg-dropdown-btn hover:underline focus:underline expanded\">\n    Career Development Posts    <i class=\"pl-2 rotate-90 fak fa-right-arrow [.expanded_&]:rotate-180 [.expanded_&]:align-[-.125em] align-baseline text-[0.86em]\"><\/i>\n  <\/h3>\n\n  <section class=\"w-full mx-auto bg-drop-down-content\">\n  <div class=\"entry-content w-full !px-0 max-w-small\">\n    <h3>Next deadline: N\/A Internal University process<\/h3>\n<p>Funding for an academic to develop and establish a specific area of work within one of our partner University departments. The ICB receives proposals from the University of Bristol and UWE Bristol.<\/p>\n<p>If you are interested in this kind of funding please speak to your relevant contact below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>University of Bristol: CAPC = Katrina Turner<\/li>\n<li>University of Bristol: PH = Rona Campbell<\/li>\n<li>Primary Care Mental Health = Nicola Wiles<\/li>\n<li>UWE Bristol = Boudewijn Dominicus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n<\/section>\n<\/div><!-- .assembler_drop-down-module.assembler_module.assembler_drop-down-module_8.assembler_module_8..bg-light-grey --><div class=\"assembler_drop-down-module assembler_module assembler_drop-down-module_9 assembler_module_9  bg-light-grey\"><a tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"Section titled module-9\" id=\"module-9\" href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/32923\/#module-9\" class=\"anchor\"><span class=\"hidden\">Section titled module-9<\/span><\/a><!-- Template found for drop-down-module - Template: template-dropdowns - Matched: _only --><section class=\"max-w-content pt-3 sm:pt-6 pb-0 sm:pb-0 mx-auto\">\n\n  <h3 class=\"bg-dropdown-btn hover:underline focus:underline expanded\">\n    Departmental Development Posts    <i class=\"pl-2 rotate-90 fak fa-right-arrow [.expanded_&]:rotate-180 [.expanded_&]:align-[-.125em] align-baseline text-[0.86em]\"><\/i>\n  <\/h3>\n\n  <section class=\"w-full mx-auto bg-drop-down-content\">\n  <div class=\"entry-content w-full !px-0 max-w-small\">\n    <h3>Next deadline: N\/A Internal University process<\/h3>\n<p>Funding for methodologist posts within departments who will support a wide range of academic colleagues across a range of research interests with their research \u2013 recent examples are a Health Economist, a Medical Statistician, and a Realist Methodologist.<\/p>\n<p>The ICB receives proposals from the University of Bristol and UWE Bristol. These are strategic investments to build capacity within University departments and within the local Health Services.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n<\/section>\n<\/div><!-- .assembler_drop-down-module.assembler_module.assembler_drop-down-module_9.assembler_module_9..bg-light-grey --><div class=\"assembler_drop-down-module assembler_module assembler_drop-down-module_10 assembler_module_10  bg-light-grey\"><a tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"Section titled module-10\" id=\"module-10\" href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/32923\/#module-10\" class=\"anchor\"><span class=\"hidden\">Section titled module-10<\/span><\/a><!-- Template found for drop-down-module - Template: template-dropdowns - Matched: _only --><section class=\"max-w-content pt-3 sm:pt-6 pb-0 sm:pb-0 mx-auto\">\n\n  <h3 class=\"bg-dropdown-btn hover:underline focus:underline expanded\">\n    Academic Career Award    <i class=\"pl-2 rotate-90 fak fa-right-arrow [.expanded_&]:rotate-180 [.expanded_&]:align-[-.125em] align-baseline text-[0.86em]\"><\/i>\n  <\/h3>\n\n  <section class=\"w-full mx-auto bg-drop-down-content\">\n  <div class=\"entry-content w-full !px-0 max-w-small\">\n    <h3><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Next deadline: November 2026<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This award is for academics from the University of Bristol and the University of the West of England.<\/p>\n<p>University internal deadlines may be sooner. Please speak to your line manager about this award if you are interested.<\/p>\n<p>This award supports academic colleagues who are a Research Fellow or Senior Research Fellow at the University of Bristol, or an individual in a senior academic\/research position at UWE Bristol, who are not core funded by their University employer. This award will enable academics to dedicate time to activities that support their career stability e.g. applying for research grants or Advanced Fellowships.<\/p>\n<p>These awards are intended to help reduce the pressures of short-term contracts by awarding funding of \u00a360,000 over 18 months.<\/p>\n<p>Please speak to your line manager about this award if you are interested.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/26.09.18_ACA-Guidance-26-27.pdf\">Academic Career Award (ACA) Guidance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/26.09.18_ACA-Application-Form.docx\">Academic Career Award (ACA) Application Form<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n<\/section>\n<\/div><!-- .assembler_drop-down-module.assembler_module.assembler_drop-down-module_10.assembler_module_10..bg-light-grey --><div class=\"assembler_drop-down-module assembler_module assembler_drop-down-module_11 assembler_module_11  bg-light-grey\"><a tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"Section titled module-11\" id=\"module-11\" href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/32923\/#module-11\" class=\"anchor\"><span class=\"hidden\">Section titled module-11<\/span><\/a><!-- Template found for drop-down-module - Template: template-dropdowns - Matched: _only --><section class=\"max-w-content pt-3 sm:pt-6 pb-0 sm:pb-0 mx-auto\">\n\n  <h3 class=\"bg-dropdown-btn hover:underline focus:underline expanded\">\n    Launching Fellowships    <i class=\"pl-2 rotate-90 fak fa-right-arrow [.expanded_&]:rotate-180 [.expanded_&]:align-[-.125em] align-baseline text-[0.86em]\"><\/i>\n  <\/h3>\n\n  <section class=\"w-full mx-auto bg-drop-down-content\">\n  <div class=\"entry-content w-full !px-0 max-w-small\">\n    <h3>Next deadline: 5pm, 31 July 2026<\/h3>\n<p>This scheme supports early-career, post-PhD researchers to establish their academic career, enhance their publication record and develop their first research grant application, for example an NIHR Fellowship or RfPB.<\/p>\n<p>We are very proud to be associated with our Launching Fellows who are outstanding individuals who we believe will become research leaders of the future.<\/p>\n<p>We offer up to \u00a360,000 in funding for applicants from University of Bristol and UWE Bristol.<\/p>\n<p>More information can be found in the guidance:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-Lauching-Fellowship-Guidance.docx\">Launching Fellowship guidance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2025-Person-Specification.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Launching Fellowship person specification<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-Launching-Fellowship-application-form-v1.0.docx\">Launching Fellowship application form<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n<\/section>\n<\/div><!-- .assembler_drop-down-module.assembler_module.assembler_drop-down-module_11.assembler_module_11..bg-light-grey --><div class=\"assembler_drop-down-module assembler_module assembler_drop-down-module_12 assembler_module_12  bg-light-grey\"><a tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"Section titled module-12\" id=\"module-12\" href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/32923\/#module-12\" class=\"anchor\"><span class=\"hidden\">Section titled module-12<\/span><\/a><!-- Template found for drop-down-module - Template: template-dropdowns - Matched: _only --><section class=\"max-w-content pt-3 sm:pt-6 pb-0 sm:pb-0 mx-auto\">\n\n  <h3 class=\"bg-dropdown-btn hover:underline focus:underline expanded\">\n    Responsive Call Practitioner Review    <i class=\"pl-2 rotate-90 fak fa-right-arrow [.expanded_&]:rotate-180 [.expanded_&]:align-[-.125em] align-baseline text-[0.86em]\"><\/i>\n  <\/h3>\n\n  <section class=\"w-full mx-auto bg-drop-down-content\">\n  <div class=\"entry-content w-full !px-0 max-w-small\">\n    <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Practitioner reviewers help us to prioritise research topics and ensure we fund the best applications. Reviewers have a vital role in maintaining and improving the quality of our research.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This is an opportunity to contribute directly to improving the NHS, social care, and public health by helping to shape the research we support. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our funding initiatives seek to address the most pressing questions in health and social care, and your input will help ensure that the most impactful research is funded.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You will also benefit from gaining insight into best practice in health and social care research and learning more about the standards and characteristics of successful funding applications.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you are interested to become a reviewer, please <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=slTDN7CF9UeyIge0jXdO41PJTLzY7uVFgeB429pTzUpUNkRQQTM0U0Y5N0dYUElJQ05JRjhRTDBXQy4u\" rel=\"noopener\">complete this expression of interest form<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n<\/section>\n<\/div><!-- .assembler_drop-down-module.assembler_module.assembler_drop-down-module_12.assembler_module_12..bg-light-grey --><div class=\"assembler_text-module assembler_module assembler_text-module_13 assembler_module_13  transparent\"><a tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"Section titled module-13\" id=\"module-13\" href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/32923\/#module-13\" class=\"anchor\"><span class=\"hidden\">Section titled module-13<\/span><\/a><!-- Template found for text-module - 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