Pain challenge – call for applications

Applications are now open for our pain challenge with an outline application deadline of 16:00 on Thursday 31 August 2017, and a full application deadline of 16:00 on Thursday 4 January 2018.Call for applicationsWe invite applications for ambitious and innovative research that will have a significant impact on tackling the pain of musculoskeletal diseases. Funded research resulting from the call will be expected to make a significant leap forward in our understanding of musculoskeletal pain, how it is managed and how it may be prevented.We have adopted a flexible approach for this challenge and awards are available for up to 60 months, within the funding region of£50,000 to£1,500,000.We wish to encourage applications from both new and established researchers. Applications for larger and long term awards should be led from established groups, able to demonstrate highly competitive research track records.   How to applyAll three subcommittees are receiving applications to this Pain challenge call. Applicants should consider to which subcommittee they wish to apply before starting an application. Please contact the Research office for advice if necessaryresearch@arthritisresearchuk.org  There is a two-stage application process for all applications. Applications should be submitted viaGrant Tracker.Outline applications should provide an overview of the project and funding requested. The deadline for the receipt of outline a...
Source: Arthritis Research UK - Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news