We support clinicians, health and social care professionals and academics to develop strong research applications from an early research idea through to a successfully funded project. The case studies below highlight the researchers we have helped and also describes the type of support we offer.

It’s important to note that while we are funded by the National Institute for Health Research, we support health and social care researchers applying for other open, national, peer reviewed funding competitions.

Dr Sharlene Greenwood

Sharlene finished her PhD four years ago, and is now undertaking a NIHR clinical lectureship (now known as a NIHR Advanced Research Fellowship).  At the beginning of her research journey, Sharlene struggled to obtain research funding. She approached Research Design Service London on the recommendation of a colleague. Watch the video to learn more.

Giskin Day

Giskin is a part-time PhD student at King’s College London and has been awarded a Wellcome Trust Doctoral Studentship. It was the first time she was applying for research funding and found the help from her adviser invaluable. Watch the video to find out more.

Alison Finch MBE

Alison is Assistant Chief Nurse at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and has been awarded a Health Education England/NIHR Clinical Doctoral Research Fellowship. Alison shares insight into her career, how we supported her in submitting applications, as well as some of her top tips for other health and care professionals looking at applying for a fellowship award. Watch the video to find out more.