FAQ – Funding Development
Questions and Answers with regards to Funding opportunities.
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How do I cost my study?
If you require support in costing a research project or collating collaborator costs for a funding bid you wish to apply for please email [email protected] where a member of the team can help with regards to the costings. Please ensure you provide R&D enough notice when requesting costs.
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Who will host the funding?
- Where the CI is employed by CNTW the research funding is hosted by CNTW.
- Where the CI is employed elsewhere but seeks sponsorship from CNTW it is expected that research funding from NIHR research funding streams are hosted by CNTW.
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The funding bid requires a SOECAT to be completed, how can I do this?
The NIHR have guidance on the SOECAT Completion. The CI is responsible for completing the SOECAT and they will then return this to R&D for review by the Research Coordinator. A meeting could be arranged to go through aspects of the SOECAT if further clarity is needed.
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What support can CNTW offer me?
CNTW can provide support on the following:
- Collating all collaborator costs,
- Gathering CNTW costs,
- Working closely with CNTW and partner finance teams to collate costs for co-applicants and costed staff time,
- Providing support and guidance for the completion of the SOECAT,
- Liaising with the LCRN on behalf of the CI to validate the SOECAT
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Can CNTW provide me with support around the use of Vendors and what is required to use a Vendor?
The R&D Manager can provide advice regarding identification of vendors and guidance on CNTW requirements for obtaining quotes for services and goods*.
*No service providers shall be named at application stage for goods or services that need to go to open competition/tender if the bid is successful.