Association of Paediatric Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland

Association of Paediatric Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland is a charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (charity number 1128113).

The Association of Paediatric Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland was formed by a small group of UK-based paediatric anaesthetists. It aims to promote high standards in the specialty through education and research, and it advises other professional bodies on anaesthesia for children. It awards grants for research, education and other activities in line with its aims, including research support, educational material, patient and family information and QI projects.

Priority Areas

The Association makes grants for research, education and other activities in line with its aims. Its research support is for scientific development in basic or clinical research in paediatric anaesthesia, particularly work that can form the basis for larger research applications. In partnership with the NIAA, it supports high-quality research into the peri-operative care of children. It also makes discretionary grants to members for educational material, information for patients and families, or QI projects. Its support extends to regional educational forums, trainee prizes and educational initiatives.

Themes

• Paediatric anaesthesia research
• Education
• Patient and family information
• QI projects

Geographic Focus

Priority: UK.

For the APA priming research grant, complete the application form and send it directly to scicom@apagbi.org.uk.

Who can apply:

• APA priming grant funding for research projects
  • At least one co-applicant must be an APA member
  • The project must be relevant for the speciality of paediatric anaesthesia
  • Before funding is awarded, the team delivering the research must be able to demonstrate sufficient experience and expertise to deliver the project.

What to send:

• APA priming grant funding for research projects
  • A full copy of the proposal in an editable format, normally no greater than 1500 words.
  • Complete the form detailing how the requested funds will be spent, with accurate costings.
  • A short curriculum vitae for each applicant.

What the charity says:

• At least one co-applicant must be an APA member.
• The project must be relevant to paediatric anaesthesia.
• The team must demonstrate sufficient experience and expertise to deliver the project.
• The Association particularly supports proposals that contribute to the design of a larger subsequent study.
• It welcomes researchers without a previous research track record and encourages awareness of limitations and willingness to accept support and advice.