Finding appropriate funders
Partnerships seeking funders for their top 10 research priorities need to find those funders with an interest in:
particular health problems or in the
effects of treatment; and who have
funds for a systematic review, a pilot study or a controlled trial or other relevant forms of primary research.
Funders of research addressing treatment uncertainties can be found in the public sector and the charitable sector, largely under two umbrella organisations:
A comprehensive list of sources for research funds can be found at
www.rdfunding.org.uk. Information is also available at
www.researchresearch.com and at
www.esrc.ac.uk.
