This unique grant gives researchers the opportunity to apply for funding to develop a novel and emerging technology or a new application of an existing technology. NET grants are research projects which focus on the development of new and innovative technologies to diagnose, treat and prevent heart diseases.
Maximum award: £300,000
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Research projects with the emphasis on (1) novel and emerging technologies and (2) their application into the prevention and/or treatment of heart diseases will be considered. Direct patient-benefit is not an anticipated outcome from this funding, however the translational pathway to deliver patient benefit within an appropriate timeframe must be demonstrated.
Appropriate approaches include tissue and bioengineering, the development and evaluation of new diagnostic devices, bio imaging, nanotechnology, biomaterials, genomic, and proteomic approaches, computational biology and bioinformatics.
Funding clinical trials through the NET Grant scheme is not appropriate. However, research projects incorporating a small-scale clinical study to demonstrate the feasibility of the technology will be considered, providing that the clinical study is not the main focus of the research programme. Projects that are more specifically clinically focused should be directed to the Translational Research Project (TRP) grants scheme.
For example, the grant may support emerging strategies/ technologies in the management of risk factors, the evaluation of invasive cardiology procedures (eg angioplasty and stent replacement), and evaluation of new surgical approaches to cardiovascular disease, strategies aimed at improving the efficacy of ventricle assist and other devices, and the outcomes of resuscitation after cardiac arrest.
A multidisciplinary approach is encouraged. Proposals should be based on excellent science and clearly describe the future clinical impact and the translational strategy.
For more information, contact Heart Research UK on 0113 234 7474 or email medicalgrants@heartresearch.org.uk
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As a member of the Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC), we use a rigorous scientific review process to ensure that we fund only the best research projects in universities and hospitals. All grant applications are assessed by carefully selected external expert review, in addition to the HRUK NET Medical Review Panel which includes the following members:
Imperial College London
Vice Chair, University College London
University of Oxford
King’s College London
University of Bath
University of East Anglia
Chair, University of Sheffield
Deputy Vice Chair, University of Leeds
University of Leicester
University of Glasgow and Royal Infirmary and Golden Jubilee National Hospital, Glasgow
University of Leeds
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