Phase 2 application

Phase 2 of the BPSU application requires:

• a detailed application 
• the submission of the research questionnaire
• details on costing and administrative support available
• covering letters

Please read the applications guidelines before completion. Application forms must be submitted four weeks before the date of a BPSU Executive Committee meeting. Please check the application deadlines. 

For advice about involving the public in your study please visit our patient and public involvment pages.

Please note:

• approval of Phase 1 does not mean that the Phase 2 application will be automatically accepted
• reasons for rejecting at this stage will primarily be due to difficulties in answering research objectives or problems with a case definition
• you may be required to attend the executive commitee to present your application
• if the study is approved by the BPSU Executive, you will need MREC approval. Visit the National Research Ethics Service for further information
• if the study is approved you will also need NIGB approval

Download the BPSU application forms

• Phase 2 application form 2011 (MS Doc, 408KB, 31 pages)
• The 2011 BPSU study application handbook (PDF, 950KB, 62 pages)
• Questionnaire template (MS Doc, 517KB, 10 pages)