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 are 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 13 months)  and £5,000 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: