Hints & Tips: NIHR Evaluation Trials & Studies Coordinating Centre (NETSCC) Funding Opportunities for Northern Ireland

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1 Hints & Tips: NIHR Evaluation Trials & Studies Coordinating Centre (NETSCC) Funding Opportunities for Northern Ireland Janice Bailie HSC R&D Division Public Health Agency How to Secure NIHR Funding: NETS workshops, February 2015

2 Context

3 Evaluation of HSC R&D Investment (McClure Watters, 2012) Independent evaluation commissioned by DHSSPS Focused on three areas: cancer, diabetes & mental health Demonstrated the for every 1 of HSC R&D Fund, there was a return of 4.14 in leveraged funds for support of R&D in health & social care Encouraged investment in the NETSCC funding streams Recommended close monitoring of the outputs and impacts of HSC R&D Highlighted the lower per capita investment in HSC R&D in Northern Ireland compared to other UK administrations

4 5 th July 2012 We expect a four-fold return on new 2.6m R&D investment Mr Poots made his announcement as he launched a new report which revealed that for key areas of health research every 1 invested in research has generated 4.14 income in the form of further grants or clinical trials. Northern Ireland has a proud history of cutting edge research in health. research is a cornerstone of reform, and innovation is the catalyst for improvement investments such as these are crucial to the reform of our health & social care system

5 The Story So Far.

6 Total investment from DHSSPS m m Total investment from HSC R&D Fund k (NETSCC Enabling Awards) Northern Ireland Chief Investigators m m Additional income as Co-Investigators

7 How is HSC R&D Division Supporting You? Building our relationships with NETSCC colleagues Attending key Board and Panel meetings Visit to Southampton August 2014 Workshops Providing advice on costing using AcoRD guidance UK AcoRD Implementation Group Northern Ireland AcoRD Working Group and workshop Participation in ACAT pilot Providing general advice and guidance - Sharing our insights for better proposals Monitoring outputs ResearchFish Reporting on the benefits of R&D & protecting the HSC R&D Fund

8 The Benefits to Northern Ireland Above all, provide evidence-based, high quality health & social care services for the Northern Ireland population Increased leveraging of research funding to add value to the HSC R&D Fund Increased collaborations both local, national and international leading to further funding opportunities Boost the profile and reputation of Northern Ireland for excellence in research

9 Contact EME - Dr Clive Wolsley HTA Dr Julie McCarroll HS&DR Dr Gail Johnston PHR - Dr Nicola Armstrong Systematic Reviews Dr Ruth Carroll HSC R&D Division Public Health Agency Tel: firstname.surname@hscni.net web:

10 Hints & Tips: NIHR Evaluation Trials & Studies Coordinating Centre (NETSCC) Funding Opportunities for Northern Ireland Janice Bailie HSC R&D Division Public Health Agency How to Secure NIHR Funding: NETS workshops, February 2015

11 Context

12 Evaluation of HSC R&D Investment (McClure Watters, 2012) Independent evaluation commissioned by DHSSPS Focused on three areas: cancer, diabetes & mental health Demonstrated the for every 1 of HSC R&D Fund, there was a return of 4.14 in leveraged funds for support of R&D in health & social care Encouraged investment in the NETSCC funding streams Recommended close monitoring of the outputs and impacts of HSC R&D Highlighted the lower per capita investment in HSC R&D in Northern Ireland compared to other UK administrations

13 5 th July 2012 We expect a four-fold return on new 2.6m R&D investment Mr Poots made his announcement as he launched a new report which revealed that for key areas of health research every 1 invested in research has generated 4.14 income in the form of further grants or clinical trials. Northern Ireland has a proud history of cutting edge research in health. research is a cornerstone of reform, and innovation is the catalyst for improvement investments such as these are crucial to the reform of our health & social care system

14 The Story So Far.

15 Total investment from DHSSPS m m Total investment from HSC R&D Fund k (NETSCC Enabling Awards) Northern Ireland Chief Investigators m m Additional income as Co-Investigators

16 How is HSC R&D Division Supporting You? Building our relationships with NETSCC colleagues Attending key Board and Panel meetings Visit to Southampton August 2014 Workshops Providing advice on costing using AcoRD guidance UK AcoRD Implementation Group Northern Ireland AcoRD Working Group and workshop Participation in ACAT pilot Providing general advice and guidance - Sharing our insights for better proposals Monitoring outputs ResearchFish Reporting on the benefits of R&D & protecting the HSC R&D Fund

17 The Benefits to Northern Ireland Above all, provide evidence-based, high quality health & social care services for the Northern Ireland population Increased leveraging of research funding to add value to the HSC R&D Fund Increased collaborations both local, national and international leading to further funding opportunities Boost the profile and reputation of Northern Ireland for excellence in research

18 Contact EME - Dr Clive Wolsley HTA Dr Julie McCarroll HS&DR Dr Gail Johnston PHR - Dr Nicola Armstrong Systematic Reviews Dr Ruth Carroll HSC R&D Division Public Health Agency Tel: firstname.surname@hscni.net web: