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HRB review of clinical research infrastructure in Ireland
The Health Research Board (HRB) have published a report presenting the outcomes of the review of their investment in clinical research infrastructures in Ireland conducted in 2018. The aim of the review was to generate appropriate evidence on current strengths, synergies, gaps, duplications and needs in Ireland’s clinical research infrastructures, either those funded directly or peripherally by the HRB, in
Fulbright-HRB Health Impact Awards
The Fulbright Commission and the Health Research Board (HRB) are offering a unique opportunity for Irish professionals with five or more years’ experience in their field to travel to the USA to undertake research or professional development in any area of health. The Fulbright Commission is seeking excellent applicants with strong leadership potential and a commitment to the ethos of
HRB Postdoctoral Fellowships 2020 – Applying Research into Policy and Practice (ARPP)
The Health Research Board has launched Postdoctoral Fellowship awards for 2020, with the theme of ‘Applying Research into Policy and Practise’ (ARPP). The overarching aim of the HRB Postdoctoral Fellowships – Applying Research into Policy & Practice (ARPP) scheme is to develop talented and skilled health researchers during the postdoctoral stage of their research career. The ARPP call focuses on
The People’s Trial – Launch
The People’s Trial – Helping the public learn about randomised trials HRB-TMRN have launched The People’s Trial, Ireland’s first, fun, online trial designed by the people, for the people. This fun and interesting project challenges members of the public to become a scientist and get involved in running their very own fun clinical trial. The People’s Trial is one of
HRB-TMRN PhD Scholar Research 2019
Can patients understand research information leaflets and consent forms? HRB-TMRN PhD scholar Lydia O’ Sullivan’s project aims to further our understanding of informed consent and identify how emerging technologies including electronic consent may be used to streamline clinical trials. This project will include a comprehensive review of the current evidence with regard to both the effectiveness and challenges in informed
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