UK-based pharmacy professionals are being given a great opportunity to take their first steps into pharmacy research thanks to Pharmacy Research UK (PRUK) and the British Oncology Pharmacy Association (BOPA).
For the past six years the two organisations have been offering the BOPA-PRUK research award to help pharmacy professionals in oncology and haematology pharmacy to undertake research.
The 2023 awards launched this week and this year, the BOPA-PRUK grants will increase in value, up to £20,000 and may be used to support an independent research project or research component of a higher degree.
The Research Award will support projects in translational and health service related to oncology and haematology pharmacy with a focus on patient benefit and provide a platform for novice researchers to engage in research.
Both pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are eligible to apply for funds for projects in translational and health service research related to oncology and haematology pharmacy.
To be considered for funding the project must:
- Have a lead applicant who is a current BOPA member
- Be aligned with Pharmacy Research UK and BOPA organisational objectives
- Have a clear research question or hypothesis
- Have a robust methodology
- Have clear, defined and measurable outcomes
- Be completed within 12 months (unless under exceptional circumstances)
- Be conducted in the UK
- Request no more than £20,000.
To apply for this award, download the BOPA-PRUK Research Award guidance and application form.
Applicants should ensure they refer to the guidance document before submitting their application.
The deadline for applications is 1pm on April 19.
To see how PRUK funds research click here
For further information contact PRUK
