Sir Peter Tizard Bursary

Call for Submissions 2011- 2012

• The RCPCH is inviting applications for the Sir Peter Tizard Research Bursary from paediatricians to undertake a study through the British Paediatric Surveillance Unit.
• The successful applicant will receive upto £15,000 toward the costs of a surveillance study.

The purpose of the bursary

• To encourage paediatricians who are not research active to undertake a study of a rare disease or condition which affects children and which is of scientific or public health importance.

• To enable paediatricians to further develop their research knowledge and skills.

• To add to the body of knowledge of rare childhood diseases and conditions.

• To promote the role of the BPSU in the surveillance of rare diseases affecting children.

• To support the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health’s objective of building and strengthening research in paediatrics.

Who is eligible to apply for this bursary?

• Applicants must be members of the RCPCH
• Those who have not previously undertaken a BPSU study
• Paediatricians with NHS contracts (PT or FT) who are:
  a) T6-8/staff /Associate Specialist grade; or b) Consultant grade (less than five years in post) who have not previously undertaken a major research project in epidemiology or held a major research grant
• Only one application may be submitted per year by each applicant
• Two candidates may submit an application together, but the Committee will consider both applicants' criteria during the review process.

Closing Date Friday June 3rd 2011

Application Forms

• Bursary application guidelines

• Bursary flyer

• Application Form