Abstract
Abstract
Purpose
Research in radiography is expanding rapidly however gaining funding for research activity is getting increasingly difficult. The European Union (EU) is a valuable source of funding and has funding available in many areas e.g. regional development, employment or research. The aim of this paper is to share our experience of a successful funding application for radiography research.
Methodology
A application was made to the EU Sector Skills Alliance grant funding in 2017 to develop research on education and curriculum development for therapy radiographers.
The proposed research project was aligned with the requisites of the EU funding call i.e. cooperation for innovation and the exchange of good practices. Seven international partners across Europe were invited to join the consortium to perform specific tasks for the application with one partner identified as the Principal Investigator. A re-submission was made in 2018 using the feedback provided by the evaluation panel in 2017.
Results
Successful grant of 499,736 Euros of research funding was awarded and the SAFE EUROPE project started in January 2019. The project is being led by Ulster University over three years and includes national professional associations, European federation, universities and hospitals. Literature reviews, surveys and interviews with stakeholders are currently underway across Europe.
Conclusions
Whilst it is difficult to secure funding for research, try, try and try again! EU research funding is available for radiographers (and other health care professionals). The application to is complex and time consuming but achievable with the right team of people.
Purpose
Research in radiography is expanding rapidly however gaining funding for research activity is getting increasingly difficult. The European Union (EU) is a valuable source of funding and has funding available in many areas e.g. regional development, employment or research. The aim of this paper is to share our experience of a successful funding application for radiography research.
Methodology
A application was made to the EU Sector Skills Alliance grant funding in 2017 to develop research on education and curriculum development for therapy radiographers.
The proposed research project was aligned with the requisites of the EU funding call i.e. cooperation for innovation and the exchange of good practices. Seven international partners across Europe were invited to join the consortium to perform specific tasks for the application with one partner identified as the Principal Investigator. A re-submission was made in 2018 using the feedback provided by the evaluation panel in 2017.
Results
Successful grant of 499,736 Euros of research funding was awarded and the SAFE EUROPE project started in January 2019. The project is being led by Ulster University over three years and includes national professional associations, European federation, universities and hospitals. Literature reviews, surveys and interviews with stakeholders are currently underway across Europe.
Conclusions
Whilst it is difficult to secure funding for research, try, try and try again! EU research funding is available for radiographers (and other health care professionals). The application to is complex and time consuming but achievable with the right team of people.
Original language | English |
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Pages | 1 |
Number of pages | 1 |
Publication status | Published (in print/issue) - 22 Aug 2021 |
Event | International Society of Radiographers and Radiologic Technologists - Convention Centre Dublin Ireland hybrid event Online, Dublin, Ireland Duration: 20 Aug 2021 → 22 Aug 2021 Conference number: 21 https://isrrtdublin2021.org/ |
Conference
Conference | International Society of Radiographers and Radiologic Technologists |
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Abbreviated title | ISRRT |
Country/Territory | Ireland |
City | Dublin |
Period | 20/08/21 → 22/08/21 |
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Keywords
- grant funding
- radiographers
- SAFEEUROPE
- radiographer research