We use a thorough process, which takes around six months, to help us choose the best local research.
Our Scientific Research Committee (SRC) , which is made up of very experienced researchers, clinicians, and members of the public, plays a crucial role in helping us choose the right research.
SRC Membership
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Ms Jacqueline Birks
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Professor Martin Dempster
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Ms Aisling Haughey
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Dr Loreena Hill
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Dr Neil Heron
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Professor Diane Lees-Murdock
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Professor Ciara Hughes
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Dr Joe Kidney
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Dr Katy Pedlow
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Professor Aaron Peace
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Dr Dara O'Donoghue
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Dr Ruth Price
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Professor Terry Quinn
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Dr Rachel Savage
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The Role of our SRC
The SRC’s overall role is to ensure that our research programme is fair, and that it chooses the best research, based on our research aim and priorities as part of the NICHS Strategic Plan 2023-2026. They are also ambassadors for our research programme and our charity work.
SRC members serve for five years, and meet annually as part of the decision making process for our research grant programme. They will provide advice throughout the year on research grant matters, if and when we need this.
As part of the decision making process, they review at least one application (as part of peer review) – they provide a short written and verbal evaluation report on the application. They also score all applications, along with the rest of the SRC, on the criteria outlined below:
Is it “good science”?
Is it value for money?
Will it benefit the people of Northern Ireland?
Does it fit with our strategy?
They also help develop and review our research aim and priorities strategy as part of the NICHS Strategic Plan 2023-2026 .
Full description of SRC role available on request.
SRC Terms of Reference
Our Committee adheres to formal terms of reference. These are available on request.
SRC Conflict of Interest
All SRC members must complete a conflict of interest form before taking their place on the Committee. A template of this form is available on request.
