Other Grants / Funding
CALL FOR GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR EDUCATION RESEARCH PROJECTS
The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy is inviting applications for research projects to be funded from its Education Fund.
The Education Fund is designated for research projects and initiatives of benefit to the field of antimicrobial chemotherapy as follows:
· Innovative developments aimed at improving any aspect of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in the UK (including development of novel teaching programmes, web-based educational tools, etc).
· The development/delivery of initiatives that promote awareness and increase public understanding about antibiotics and antibiotic usage (including pilot initiatives).
· Development and assessment of educational interventions that aim to
o Reduce inappropriate / increase appropriate prescribing of antimicrobial agents
o Create, stimulate, improve multidisciplinary learning opportunities for those responsible for management and use of antimicrobial agents
o Improve understanding and attitudes amongst health professionals and/or public toward antibiotic usage.
Value & duration: Applications up to a maximum of £50,000 are invited of up to 1 year duration. Applications must include an assessment of likely impact of the project.
Submission deadline: Friday 9th March 2012
Award date: End-May 2012
Further details: Application form and further details available at www.bsac.org.uk under Funding Opportunities.
Tracey Guise
Chief Executive Officer
British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy
Griffin House | 53 Regent Place | Birmingham | B1 3NJ | UK
Tel: +44 121 236 1988
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