Do you have a great idea for a research project?
Are you planning to apply for research funding?
Do you need a dedicated period of quality time with support to develop your research project?
Dillington House, Somerset
26 – 28 November 2019
Deadline for Applications: FRIDAY 16 AUGUST
The Residential Research Retreat provides protected time with expert coaching and support for you to develop your research proposal to the standard required to be competitive in seeking high quality research funding.
Please apply by 16th August here
And don’t forget, your local branch of the NIHR RDS (Research Design Service) is based within the BU Clinical Research Unit (BUCRU) on the 5th floor of Royal London House. Feel free to pop in and see us, call us on 61939 or send us an email.












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