UK general

If you have any questions about the work of the BPSU or would like to apply to run a study with us, please get in touch.

Richard Lynn, Scientific Coordinator
Email: richard.lynn@rcpch.ac.uk
Tel: 0207 092 6173

Phase 1 and Phase 2 Applications need to be submitted no later than four weeks before a BPSU Executive Commitee meeting

This allows time for one of our medical advisors to comment on your application prior submission to the BPSU Executive.

Phase 1 application is a short initial application submitted  to the BPSU Executive.

Applications may be rejected at this stage, particularly if they do not fit the eligibility criteria.

A study is eligible for participation in the BPSU scheme if:

• the condition of interest is a rare childhood infection or disorder, or a rare complication of a more common disease;
• the condition has low incidence and requires ascertainment of cases on a national scale in order to generate sufficient numbers to study;
• it addresses the epidemiology of a condition and/or variations in practice;
• is of scientific or public health importance;
• it has achievable aims;