Collaborative Methodological Research
The HTMR Network will fund proposals for
methodological research and workshops in all areas relating to
trials. Methods related to the following topics are particularly
high priority for ongoing collaboration across the Network:
1. using existing evidence in the
prioritisation, design, conduct and interpretation of trials
2. improving the design and efficiency of
trials (e.g. through adaptive designs)
3. choosing appropriate outcome measures for
trials
4. improving recruitment to, and retention in,
trials
5. finding effective and efficient ways to
conduct trials
6. improving the analysis of trials (e.g.
dealing with missing data, treatment switches)
7. improving health economic evaluations
Who can Apply:
The lead applicant must be based at one of the
Hubs for Trials Methodology Research. Each application must involve
researchers from at
least two of the core Hubs for Trials Methodology
Research. Additional investigators from outside the Network,
including MRC intramural and extramural investments, are encouraged
to be co-applicants. Investigators from outside the Network are
encouraged to contact their local Hub to discuss the research
collaboration.
The Network is unlikely to fund activities
which are longer than 12 months duration and greater
than £50,000.
Deadline for Applications
For logistical reasons, project applications
being considered at the April meeting must have a
planned end date no later than 30 March 2014.
The next deadline for applications for funding will be 13:00
Friday 5 April 2013. For applications involving 4
or more Hubs as co-applicants, AND requesting £20,000 or more the
deadline is 13:00 Monday 4 March 2013.
Please note, successful applications should have a start date at
least two months after the funding meeting to allow time for
contractual arrangements to be put in place. e.g. for the next
meeting in April 2013, the proposed start date should be no earlier
than 1 June 2013.
Successful applications from the April meeting
must be completed by 30 March 2014 i.e.
the maximum duration available for a new project being considered
at the April meeting will be 10 months (1 June
2013- 30 March 2014). If you require further details please contact
enquiries@methodologyhubs.mrc.ac.uk.
More information
Download: Instructions to
Applicants
Download: Application
Form
Email completed application forms to
enquiries@methodologyhubs.mrc.ac.uk