i4i Invention for Innovation Programme - from NIHR - Future Product Development Area 1

General Information:

The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) would like to invite FPD1 project proposals of up to 12 months under its i4i Programme to investigate whether a piece of prior basic research or an innovative use of an existing technology can be used to meet an existing or emerging healthcare need.

There should be the potential for a device, based on the technology or technologies, to be developed through further applied R & D.

The study must also identify the barriers that would need to be overcome before implementation.

Funding to a total of £100K is available.

All applications must show innovation and must have relevance, impact and potential to contribute to future health gain for patients and the general population.

Deadline for Applications:

5th Call for i4i Future Product Development - Funding Stream 1 (FPD1)

  • Call opens 20 January 2010
  • Submission deadline 5pm, 5 March 2010
  • Declarations and Signatures deadline 5pm, 12 March 2010
  • Application outcome By mid July 2010 See the website for full details of the i4i programme

How to Apply:

Visit the website as the application forms required to apply for i4i will be made available from the secure extranet area.

Eligibility:

This programme is open to all research providers in the academic and NHS communities.

Visit this Website: i4i programme



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