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Hi all, I recently had an email from the Scottish Mental Health Research Network regarding Protocol Development Groups. I don't know very much about the SMHRN or the PDGs; maybe others on the list know more? From the email I received, the main purpose of the groups was stated as 'to bring together researchers and clinicians with a shared interest in a specific topic and focus on the production of high quality, fundable research proposals'. If excepted as a PDG, the group would have funds up to £5000 to support the development of a research proposal, which the SMHRN would attempt to fund (or suggest possible funds to apply for). My understanding is that the aim of the group is to develop ideas for research in their chosen area and submit at least one application to a research funder within 18-months of the PDG award. The award is to 'support protocol development activities, in addition to administrative and methodological support for the Network team'. I've spoken with someone from the SMHRN about areas of research that would be considered and they said they'd be keen to receive an application from a group interested in critical and community psychology. I was wondering whether anyone on the list would be interested working together to put forward an application to become a PDG and then working together to develop a research project. I'd be keen to hear from others in Scotland interested in putting together something (in terms of my location) but I'd be more than happy to hear from anyone (anywhere else) who'd be interested. The only stipulation of the SMHRN is that the lead researcher is based in Scotland. I currently work in a child and adolescent mental health service but I'd be happy to involved in others areas if others are interested. If anyone wants more information, I'm happy to forward the email I received. Many thanks, Charles ******************************************************************************************************************** This message may contain confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient please inform the sender that you have received the message in error before deleting it. Please do not disclose, copy or distribute information in this e-mail or take any action in reliance on its contents: to do so is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Thank you for your co-operation. NHSmail is the secure email and directory service available for all NHS staff in England and Scotland NHSmail is approved for exchanging patient data and other sensitive information with NHSmail and GSI recipients NHSmail provides an email address for your career in the NHS and can be accessed anywhere For more information and to find out how you can switch, visit www.connectingforhealth.nhs.uk/nhsmail ******************************************************************************************************************** ___________________________________ The Community Psychology List has a new website/blog at: http://www.communitypsychology.co.uk/ There is a threaded discussion forum: http://www.communitypsychology.co.uk/cgi-bin/discus/discus.cgi There is a twitter feed: http://twitter.com/CommPsychUK To post on the website blog, forum or twitter feed, contact Grant or David at the email addresses below. David Fryer ([log in to unmask]) or Grant Jeffrey ([log in to unmask]) To unsubscribe or to change your details on this COMMUNITYPSYCHUK list, visit the website: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?A0=COMMUNITYPSYCHUK