Spotlight on research funding

Every now and again we have something different in Spotlight on Research and in this edition I want to talk to you about an exciting developmental opportunity being offered by the College of Paramedics (CoP).

The College of Paramedics is launching a small grant scheme to support paramedic research. The aim is to support members of the College of Paramedics to carry out their own research studies.

A minimum of two studies will be funded to a maximum of £1 000 each. The money can be used to support various aspects of the study including, but not limited to: salary costs; specific research equipment; research software, for example, for analysis; support costs for lay/public involvement if these cannot be sourced elsewhere.

It is important to note that the grant money cannot be used to pay for fees or travel costs incurred as part of a programme of study.

This is a milestone in the history of the College of Paramedics and although the monies are limited, it is hoped that this will become an annual call. Without a doubt, it is a healthy start—after all, every professional body had to begin somewhere in relation to promoting research activity amongst its members.