Recent research grants awarded include:
2026
Professor Sally Abey – Developing and Piloting a Digital Decision Aid for Diabetic Footwear (MHRA medical device). Date of grant: Jan 26, £168,509.
2025
Dr Rhoda Allison – Support for a Research Fellowship Programme for Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals. Date of grant: Nov 25, £379,859.
Dr Felicity Thomas – Understanding the rising levels of home education in Torbay and its impact on child and family wellbeing. Date of grant: Jun 25, £142,652.
Dr Philippa Newton Cross – Using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA): an exploration of the therapeutic benefits of a Virtual Reality immersive Therapy (VRiT) enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and movement (graded exposure) therapy 12-week chronic pain management programme (CPMP). Date of grant: Jun 25, £4,753.
2024
Dr Louise Anning – Breathprints: comparing eNose-detected volatile organic compounds (VOCs) with bronchoscopy in diagnosing pulmonary infections. Date of grant: Oct 24, £61,904.
2023
Dr Lucy-Jane Davis – Reasonable adjustments to improve accessibility of general practice to neurodivergent doctors as a training and work space. Date of grant: Oct 23, £16,899.
Dr Felicity Thomas – Supporting parents to reduce repeat child removals in Torbay. Date of grant: Jun 23, £95,872.