Small research grants for patient safety

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Applications close: 30 September 2008

The aim of this new initiative of the WHO World Alliance for Patient Safety is to stimulate research in patient safety worldwide, by providing funding for small research projects.

It is envisaged that the initiative will also contribute to building local research capacity as well as help raise awareness about patient safety issues.

Proposals to identify, develop and/or test local interventions for improving patient safety as well as studies on the cost-effectiveness of risk-reducing strategies are invited.

Funding will be available to support up to 30 projects to begin in 2009. Grants of between US$ 10 000 and US$ 25 000 per project will be awarded on a competitive basis. The grants will target well-defined research projects, which can be completed within 12–18 months. Research in all methodological and clinical disciplines that address patient safety is encouraged. The proposed studies may be conducted in any health-care setting. Research to be conducted in developing countries and countries with economies in transition is particularly encouraged.

The deadline for submissions is 30 September 2008. For further information and to download the application form and other documents, please visit:
www.who.int/patientsafety/research/grants/.

For enquiries, please contact:
Ms Nittita Prasopa-Plaizier
Fax: +41 22 791 1388
Email: pssmallgrants@who.int