Services > Trent RDSU Awards > Designated Research Teams

The former Trent Focus established the Designated Research Practice scheme in 1997. The purpose of the initiative was to identify and support a small number of outstanding individuals, allowing them to dedicate time to develop their research ideas. The initiative successfully enabled the practices involved to develop dedicated research facilities, initiate large portfolios of research, encourage staff to undertake research training, and free time for staff to participate in research. The research performed during the scheme also resulted in a growing number of relevant publications. The Designated Research Team (DRT) scheme evolved out of this, in recognition of the need for a multidisciplinary approach to health and health related social care research.

Designated Research Team Awards are open to all health and health related social care practitioners in the Trent RDSU region*.  No more than four groups within the region will be appointed and supported for a period of two years.  Priority will be given to multi-disciplinary teams.  Each team will be funded at the level of £14,000 per year.

*covering Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire and South Yorkshire.

 NB: these awards can only be allocated to NHS and Social Care budgets.

The closing date for the next round of awards is:


  • 3 December 2007

    Please note, the DRT and associated funding must be completed before 31 March 2010

 

To apply to be a DRT please download the guidance notes and complete the application form or alternatively, contact Michaela Barton  (tel 0114 222 8372) for an application form.  A document on hints for DRT applications can also be downloaded.

For more information about DRTs, have a look at our Powerpoint presentation and consult the document describing the current DRTs that we are supporting.

 

For support and advice please contact your local co-ordinator

North Trent - covering South Yorkshire and North/North East Lincolnshire
Amanda Clarke
Telephone:  0114 222 8371
Email:  a.e.clarke@sheffield.ac.uk

Mid Trent - covering Derbyshire, Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire
Jane Dyas
Telephone:  0115 846 6913
Email:  jane.dyas@nottingham.ac.uk

South Trent - covering Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Rutland
Martin Williams
Telephone:  0116 252 5419
Email:  mjw48@leicester.ac.uk

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