Scientific Foundation Board Members – Academic GPs and health service researchers

Are you passionate about making the next significant GP patient care research project happen?

The Royal College of General Practitioners represents and supports over 53,000 hardworking and dedicated family doctors in delivering quality care to patients.

The Scientific Foundation Board (SFB) was established in 1976 as a charitable funding body of the College. It awards grants for exciting research projects whose findings will be of direct relevance to the care of patients in the general practice setting.

The SFB is looking to recruit new members (academic GPs and health services researchers) to join the Board in 2020.

What does the role involve?

  • review of annual grant applications of up to £30,000 between August and September, and attendance at the annual SFB meeting.
  • quarterly review of grant applications as expected by the SFB Chair, throughout the year.
  • assess the submitted applications using pre-defined criteria.
  • contribute to awarding grants up to £30,000 annually through attending the grant awards committee each Autumn (usually November).
  • contribute to awarding grants up to £2,000 quarterly through assessing applications on an ad hoc basis.
  • support the review of research grant applications for research that the RCGP may participate in or endorse.
  • read materials circulated by the Programme Officer and provide comments via email if appropriate.
  • promote the SFB through relevant communication channels.
  • adhere to the relevant policies and procedures of RCGP, including our Health and Safety, Safeguarding, Equality and Diversity, Data Protection and Confidentiality policies

Please see the role description for more information about this role. 

How to apply

Please apply by submitting your application by email only to SFB@rcgp.org.uk by Monday 2nd December and include:

  • a short CV, maximum 10 pages
  • names of two referees
  • a covering letter, maximum 2 sides of A4, highlighting your suitability for the role.

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