BASO~ACS (NIHR) PROJECT GRANTS
BASO~ the Association for Cancer Surgery project grant is awarded to assist surgeons to undertake research projects related to surgical or surgically linked cancer care. Projects should further the aims of the BASO~ACS (within relevant research areas – see below) and should be of clear benefit to patient care in the UK.
BASO ~ ACS is a NIHR non-commercial Partner. Research
studies funded through our 'Project Grant' award scheme are
eligible to access the NIHR study Support Service that is provided
by the NIHR Clinical Research Network.
The NIHR CRN can now support health and social care research
taking place in non-NHS settings. Read the full policy:
Eligibilty Criteria for NIHR CRN Support.
In partnership with your local R&D Office, we encourage you
to involve your local NIHR team in discussions as early as possible
when planning your study. This will enable you to fully benefit
from the support available through the
NIHR Study Support Service.
If your study involves NHS sites in England you will need to
apply for Health Research Authority Approval. Click here for the Guidance.
Nature of Grant
Applications were sought for discrete projects such as projects
seeking funding for the initial development of clinical trials,
studies aimed at initial data collection to inform the design of a
future trial or systematic reviews.
Subject to satisfactory applications, one or more awards up to
the total value of £6,000 were be made and were the awarded for one
academic year.
Click here to view the list of Research
Areas this grant was awarded in.
Adjudication
Adjudication is by the panel of experts drawn from the BASO
National Committee, advised by its panel of external referees to
ensure a high level of technical expertise. Members of the BASO
National Committee will not be able to sit on the panel if they
have applied for an award (directly or indirectly) or if they have
any other conflict of interest. The process will also be audited
for ethnicity and diversity of applications to ensure freedom from
bias.
Particular weight shall be given to the track record of the
applicant or their team. In the case of early career researchers
weight shall be given to their potential to benefit from the
research, the innovative qualities of the work to be.
Presentation
The successful awardees will be required to submit a report 6
months after completion of the work to ensure key targets have been
met and will be invited to present their findings at the BASO~ACS
Annual Scientific Congress. All projects will be required to show
evidence of patient engagement in the design of the project.
Winners of BASO~ACS (NIHR) Research Project
Grant