Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is a Research Development Group (RDG)?

A Research Development Group is a group of individuals who have a research idea and wish to develop it into a research proposal to submit for funding for a research project.

2. How can TRUST support a RDG?

TRUST can support RDGs by:

• providing methodological advice
• assisting with literature reviews
• allocating a Network Co-ordinator or Research Portfolio Development Fellow to develop the research proposal
• provide useful and relevant contacts within the field of emergency and unscheduled care research.

3. How do I establish a TRUST RDG?

Following TRUST’S annual workshop, which is designed to facilitate research collaborations and the formation of RDGs, TRUST sends out a call for proposals for new RDGs. If you are interested in forming an RDG you will need to submit a one page proposal outlining the research question that your RDG would focus on, explaining why the topic is important, and why you think a study in this area would get funding. All submissions will be assessed and those deemed most likely to succeed in obtaining external funding will be selected for TRUST support.

4. Does TRUST work with English RDGs?

TRUST is keen to collaborate with researchers beyond Wales and the UK. If you are interested in getting involved in a current RDG then contact the network.

5. What other help and support can TRUST provide?

TRUST is composed of many researchers across all sectors and professions with a stake in the provision of emergency and unscheduled care: from patient, provider, policy and academic perspectives. Therefore apart from supporting RDGs TRUST can provide a range of advice (methodological, theoretical and practical).

6. What is CRC Cymru?

CRC Cymru (Clinical Research Collaboration Cymru) is a new research and development infrastructure for Wales and represents the National Assembly's response to the establishment of the UK Clinical Research Collaboration (UKCRC). CRC Cymru works in collaboration with TRUST to achieve their aim of increasing the quality and quantity of research activity in Wales for emergency and unscheduled treatment. To understand how it operates please view the CRC Cymru organogram.

7. How can I get involved in TRUST?

The best way to become involved in TRUST is to be added to our ‘Network Interest Group’ and our mailing list. To do this, please access our contact us page on the menu.