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To ensure that we fund only the highest quality research, all research grant applications must go through our rigorous Peer Review process which has been certified as best practice by the Association of Medical Research Charities.
The Awards Panel is responsible for the review of all research grant applications, and making recommendations of which projects to fund to our Research Strategy and Funding Committee (“RSFC”).
Our Awards Panel has broad representation from people living with IBD and individuals with scientific or medical expertise in all health disciplines within the inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) specialty. All members have an important role to play in the Awards Panel and are treated equally, ensuring we hear from a wide range of voices to inform our work.
From time to time we need to appoint new members to refresh the composition of our Awards Panel and/or to increase the diversity and breadth of expertise or experience on those Panels.
We are seeking new members for the Awards Panel and would like to receive applications from both scientific/clinical researchers and people living with IBD.
Scientific/Clinical Panel Members: Applications are welcomed from both clinical and non-clinical researchers who have a strong research background in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or other relevant disciplines such as data science. We are also looking to recruit a Co-Chair for the Awards Panel. Please see the person specification below for Scientific/Clinical Members or for the Co-Chair position.
Lived Experience Panel Members: We are seeking applications from people who have lived experience of inflammatory bowel disease either though being directly affected by the conditions themselves, or indirectly through a family member. Please see the person specification below for Lived Experience Representatives. Please note you do not need to have any scientific or medical background to be a Lived Experience Representative of the Awards Panel.
For any of the roles, you don't need to have been previously involved with Crohn’s & Colitis UK but you must be able to demonstrate an interest in supporting the Charity in delivery of its research funding programme and/or be able to use your experiences of living with Crohn’s or Colitis to inform the Panel’s work.
Please submit your application to us no later than noon, Friday 5 January. Full details of the roles can be found at the links below. If you have any questions, please get in touch at research@crohnsandcolitis.org.uk
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We know it can be difficult to live with, or support someone living with these conditions. But you’re not alone. We provide up-to-date, evidence-based information and can support you to live well with Crohn’s or Colitis.
Our helpline team can help by:
Providing information about Crohn’s and Colitis.
Listening and talking through your situation.
Helping you to find support from others in the Crohn’s and Colitis community.
Signposting you to specialist organisations.
Please be aware we’re not medically or legally trained. We cannot provide detailed financial or benefits advice or specialist emotional support.
Please contact us via telephone, email or LiveChat - 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (except English bank holidays).
If you need specific medical advice about your condition, your GP or IBD team will be best placed to help.
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Research Awards Panel - Scientific/Clinical Expert Member Roles
Research Awards Panel - Lived Experience Representative Roles
