Applying to the BPSU

There is a two-phase application procedure

Phase 1

• A short initial application submitted to the BPSU Executive commitee.
• Studies are required to fit the eligibility criteria 

Phase 2

• A more detailed application.
• Requires the submission of the research questionnaire, details on costing and administrative support available.

Bursary

• The Unit also runs the Sir Peter Tizard bursary. This is open to junior doctors or consultants with less than five years in post.

Charges 

There is an administrative charge for undertaking a study through the BPSU. 

The charge is currently £10,000 in the first year (for 13months)  and £5000 a year for subsequent years, these amounts will be invoiced for at the start of each year.  There is an additional charge for the cost of the protocol card production (approx £500).  Any additional printing required will be charged to the applicant.  

For more details of the application process please: