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*** APOLOGIES FOR CROSS POSTING *** £3000 is available to the winner of the Research in the Workplace Award (RIWA)* 2006/7. ? Is it your turn next ? RIWA seeks to fund small LIS-led workplace research projects, and has been instrumental in bringing about the successful completion of 3 previous projects (see below). ? A novice reseacher ? RIWA aims to encourage and support those new to research. Advice is available throughout the lifetime of your project and advice is available in the development of your two page application form. ? What can I spend the Award on ? The award can be used to fund equipment, consumables, buy-out time, purchase technical support etc. ? Are you eligible to apply ? You must be employed in a health library or information service for at least 17.5 hours a week, and the award fund must constitute at least 55% of the overall project funding. ? Got any questions ? For further details contact Maria on 0161 295 6423 or visit the RIWA web site at http://ifmh.org.uk/RIWA.html *** Important Dates *** 22nd December 2006 - Submission deadline for application forms 26th January - Final decision 1st February - Announcement of the winner *** Important Dates *** Previous Awards have included: 2003/2004: A multi-centre randomised trial comparing the effect of self-directed online learning using a web-based resource, with a classroom based interactive workshop, on the knowledge and search skills of health professionals. (Nicola Bexon, NeLH Screening Specialist Library and Lena Nordheim, Norwegian Centre for Health Services.) 2001/2002: A cross boundary managed information network to match the needs of a managed clinical network for cancer. (Annette Thain, NHS Education for Scotland.) 1999/2000: A delphi study to determine research priorities and the corresponding evidence based in North Glasgow hospitals. (Michelle Kirkwood, North Glasgow University Hospitals NHS Trust.) Full details, including copies of their successful application forms, can be found at http://ifmh.org.uk/RIWA.html Maria J Grant Chair - Research in the Workplace Award 2006/7 Centre for Nursing, Midwifery and Collaborative Research University of Salford C707 Allerton Building Salford M6 6PU Tel: 0161 295 6423 Fax: 0161 295 2241 Web site: http://ifmh.org.uk/RIWA.html Personal Profile: http://www.seek.salford.ac.uk:80/pp.jsp?GrantMaria1141 *** * RIWA 2006/7 IS SPONSORED BY THE NATIONAL LIBRARY FOR HEALTH CPD FORUM, IFM HEALTHCARE, THE HEALTH LIBRARIES GROUP, THE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL SCHOOL LIBRARIANS GROUP, THE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARIES AND LIBRARIES FOR NURSING.