Best Research for Best Health

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Best Research for Best Health

• Dr Nichola J Seare
• Head of Research Development
• LNR Healthcare Workforce Deanery

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National Institute for Health Research
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NIHR Infrastructure

• Research Networks
• Topic Specific Networks
• Cancer, Diabetes, Mental Health, Stroke,
  Medicines for Children, Dementia
  Neurodegenerative Diseases, Primary Care Research
• Comprehensive NHS Research Networks
• Funded on a Population Basis
• R D Management Support Role
• Stronger Links with Industry
• Performance Data

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NIHR Programmes

• DH Programmes
• Health Technology Assessment
• Service Delivery and Organisation
• Invention for Innovation
• New and Emerging Applications of Technology
  (NEAT)
• Health Technology Devices (HTD)
• Challenge Fund for Innovation
• Research For Patient Benefit Responsive Scheme
• Research For Innovation, Speculation And
  Creativity

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NIHR Programmes

• PROGRAMME GRANTS FOR APPLIED RESEARCH
• To replace current Priorities and Needs
  Programmes
• Commissioned Rather Than Responsive
• Three To Five Years Duration
• Funding For A Series Of Projects
• RESEARCH CENTRES
• NHS Service Quality and Safety Research Centres