Opportunities for contributing to clinical recommendations

Access funding calls that address gaps in clinical recommendations or reach out to clinical guideline bodies.

Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN)

SIGN produce evidence-based, collaboratively developed clinical guidelines for Scotland. Researchers can get involved in the guideline development process by:

  • Joining a development group
  • Commenting on a draft guideline
  • Proposing a topic.

Get involved with SIGN guideline development

The National Institute for Health Care and Research (NIHR)

The NIHR is funded through the Department of Health to improve the health of the nation through research. They provide training, funding and research opportunities that integrate clinical practice.

NIHR social media channels and newsletters

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)

NICE develop evidence-based recommendations for health and care in England, which also applies to Wales.

Subscribe to NICE newsletters and alerts

As NICE develop guidelines, they identify gaps in the evidence that could benefit further research. NIHR seek applications to address these gaps as part of a rolling research call.

NIHR call for research studies addressing NICE recommendations

Health Services Research UK (HSR UK)

HSR UK is a charity that connects researchers with health service leaders, managers and clinicians to drive improvement and innovation in the NHS and care system. They highlight a wide range of opportunities relevant to clinical research and NHS communities, including specific calls for researchers to contribute to guideline advice.

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