The Furlong Research Charitable Foundation supports research in the field of orthopaedic science.
A Review Panel of eminent Professors, Scientists and Orthopaedic Surgeons will study each project quite independently of the Foundation. They will not be told who is applying for the funding or where the research is to be undertaken, ensuring that each project is judged on its own merits without being influenced by who will be supervising the project or where the research is to take place.
These procedures are essential, not only to ensure that all research is in keeping with the aims of the Foundation and funding wisely distributed, but to meet Charity Commission requirements that each project should be assessed in a fair and equal manner.
To find out more about the types of project we fund please read the research section.
How to Write a Research Proposal For the FRCF
1. Summary
2. Title of Project
3. Aims of study
To include: Research objectives and deliverables
4. Background to investigation
To include: Relevant literature and background. Work already done specifically by the applicant related to the topic of research interest.
5. Plan of investigation
To include: methodology, research timetable
6. Existing facilities
a. scientific, technical and clinical expertise and support
b. laboratory space available for research project
c. access or availability to existing equipment
d. additional funding (obtained or applied for) from other grant awarding research bodies (please provide details)
7. Possible beneficial outcome of project
a. Principal applicant: Summarise the educational outcomes which you expect to achieve in terms of knowledge, research skills and techniques. Explain why this field of research is relevant to your professional development and career.
b. Clinical outcomes
8. References
9. Declaration of interest. Commercial interest
10. CV of the applicant(s) required for final approval of the funding
11. Your application should be no more than 5 pages if possible.