conferences, training courses or to visit hospital units. Advertised February, May and October. Closing dates, April, July and October. Visit http://www.arc.org.uk/research/schemes.html

Health Technology Assessment (HTA) and the Health Technology Devices (HTD) programmes offer research funds and are currently interested in involving AHPs. Visit http://www.ncchta.org

Queens's Nursing Institute have an Innovation and Creative Practice Award Scheme Offer £6000 to teams where at least one member is a community nurse for schemes aimed at providing quality care for patients and clients in the community. Visit http://www.qni.org.uk/public/loggedin/awards/icp.cfm

The Health Foundation - Nursing and Allied Health Professions Research Training Fellowships.
This scheme seeks to build research capacity and encourage academic achievement in the Allied Health Professions.You require a minimum of 5 years post registration experience and may be at a post doctoral level. Visit http://www.health.org.uk/ourawards/fellowships or e-mail info@health.org.uk

The Health Foundation- Leading Practice through Research Awards
This fund encourages research in projects which make a direct difference to the quality of patient care or the health of the population and to assist people wishing to build on their professional career through the development of leadership skills. For details visit http://www.health.org.uk

RDInfo
A database of health related research funding and training opportunities. Visit http://www.rdinfo.org.uk and special resources for AHPs visit http://www.rdinfo.org.uk

HSA Charitable Trust
Grants of up to £750 are available to BAOT members of two years standing,to undertake short post-registration study courses which will improve their specialism and/or professional development.The award covers course fees only and can be applied for at any time during the year until the annual fund has been dispersed.
contact lesley.gleaves@cot.co.uk or 020 7450 2323