Latest NIHR RDS NW Newsletter
RDS NW e-Newsletter – issue 14, December 2018
In this Issue:
- helping you get the most out of the RDS NW,
- help us help others,
- RDS NW Public Involvement Fund application tips,
- adviser spotlight,
- latest RDS NW Twitter campaign,
- successful RDS NW event encourages new researchers to apply for their first grant,
- keep calm and call the RDS,
- news in brief.
Also includes events, funding opportunities and useful links/resources.
Download e-Newsletter issue 14 here.
Recent NIHR RDS NW Newsletter
RDS NW e-Newsletter – issue 13, December 2017
In this Issue:
- a client’s experience of the RDS NW,
- help RDS NW help others,
- news in brief,
- finding out more about the RDS NW,
- RDS NW public involvement,
- adviser spotlight,
- NIHR Clinical Research Network.
Also includes events, funding opportunities and useful links/resources.
Download e-Newsletter issue 13 here.
RDS NW e-Newsletter – issue 12, March 2017
In this Issue:
- e-Trials: Perspectives from a Clinical Trials Unit,
- new patient and public pages on HRA website,
- RDS NW public involvement team update,
- RDS NW case study,
- adviser spotlight.
Also includes events, funding opportunities and useful links/resources.
Download e-Newsletter issue 12 here.
RDS NW e-Newsletter – issue 11, July 2016
In this Issue:
- the RDS NW would like to come to you,
- RDS NW events – helping you produce high quality applications,
- RDS NW public involvement team update,
- NIHR Programme Grants for applied Research,
- A-Z of the NIHR,
- RDS NW case study,
- news in brief,
- adviser spotlight.
Also includes events, funding opportunities and useful links/resources.
Download e-Newsletter issue 11 here.
RDS NW e-Newsletter – issue 10, December 2015
In this Issue:
- upcoming RDS NW events,
- the NIHR Research Design Service can help you,
- RDS NW public involvement team update 2015,
- news in brief,
- NIHR themed calls,
- RDS NW case study,
- RDS NW clinical trials essential links self-help resource,
- adviser spotlight,
- more news in brief.
Also includes events, funding opportunities and useful links/resources.
Download e-Newsletter issue 10 here.
RDS NW e-Newsletter – issue 9, October 2014

In this Issue:
- common patient and public involvement (PPI) issues researchers seek advice on
- we advise on non-NIHR funding streams too
- The North West People in Research Forum update
- RDS NW rated highly by its clients
- news in brief
- RDS NW case studies
- adviser spotlight: Frontline adviser, Mersey and Cheshire
Also includes events, funding opportunities and useful links/resources.
Download e-Newsletter issue 9 here.
RDS NW e-Newsletter – issue 8, April 2014
In this Issue:
- RDS NW patient and public (PPI) involvement videos
- how can the Research Design Service help you?
- RDS NW patient and public involvement update
- The North West People in Research Forum update
- health economics frequently asked questions
- news in brief
- RDS NW case studies
- adviser spotlight: Associate Director, Cumbria and Lancashire
Also includes events, funding deadlines and useful links and resources.
Download e-Newsletter issue 8 here.
RDS NW e-Newsletter – issue 7, November 2013
In this Issue:
- Funding opportunities for research and for career development
- RDS NW client videos
- RDS NW patient and public involvement update
- The North West People in Research Forum update
- are you planning on doing a research study in a diabetes related area?
- RDS NW case study
- NIHR Fellowships
- adviser spotlight: Associate Director, Mersey and Cheshire
- news in brief.
Also includes events, funding deadlines and useful links and resources.
Download e-Newsletter issue 7 here.
RDS NW e-Newsletter – Issue 6, May 2013
In this Issue:
- Research Design Service North West developments
- International Clinical Trials Day – 20 May 2013
- RDS NW patient and public involvement bursary: design and evaluation
- The North West People in Research Forum update
- Research Design Service North West case studies
- Adviser spotlight: mixed methods / complex evaluation
- News in brief.
Also includes events, funding deadlines and useful links and resources.
Download e-Newsletter issue 6 here.
NIHR RDS NW e-Newsletter – Issue 5, October 2012
In this Issue:
- Case study: The BASICS trial,
- News in brief,
- Patient and Public Involvement update,
- North West People in Research Forum update,
- Adviser spotlight: trials,
- The NIHR Research Design Service NW self-help resources.
Also includes events, funding deadlines and useful links and resources.
Download e-Newsletter issue 5 here.
NIHR RDS NW e-Newsletter – Issue 4, May 2012
In this Issue:
- The new Research Design Service NW website,
- Research for Patient Benefit success,
- Patient and Public Involvement update,
- North West People in Research Forum update,
- Adviser spotlight: medical statistics,
- The NIHR Research Design Service NW advice service.
Also includes events, funding deadlines and useful links and resources.
Download e-Newsletter issue 4 here.
Please note from this issue the newsletter will be available in electronic format only.
NIHR RDS NW Newsletter – Issue 3, December 2011
In this Issue:
- The NIHR Public Health Research Programme,
- NIHR SDO and HSR funding streams merging,
- Patient and Public Involvement update,
- North West People in Research Forum update,
- Adviser spotlight: systematic review,
- Calling all previously unsuccessful research proposals.
Also includes events, funding deadlines and details of projects that successfully obtained funding following NIHR RDS NW advice.
Download the newsletter issue 3 here.
NIHR RDS NW Newsletter – Issue 2, August 2011
In this Issue:
- A successful NIHR Doctoral Research Fellowship applicant,
- Patient and Public Involvement update,
- North West People in Research Forum website launch,
- Adviser spotlight: qualitative methods.
Also includes events, funding deadlines and details of projects that successfully obtained funding following NIHR RDS NW advice.
Download the newsletter issue 2 here.
NIHR RDS NW Newsletter – Issue 1, March 2011.
In this Issue:
- A message from the regional director,
- The NIHR RDS NW charter,
- Patient and Public Involvement,
- Adviser spotlight: health economics,
- Research for Patient Benefit workshops.
Also includes events, funding deadlines and details of projects that successfully obtained funding following NIHR RDS NW advice.
Download the newsletter issue 1 here.