Research
BIASP’s strategic objectives on scientific research:
- Develop the UK portfolio of clinical stroke research across the whole pathway.
- Encourage stroke physicians to support stroke research across the whole pathway.
- Inspire the next generation of clinical academics in stroke.
Our Objectives
Our objectives are supported by the work of the BIASP scientific committee. The BIASP scientific committee undertakes and promotes the following activities and opportunities:
BIASP’s Role at the UK Stroke Forum
Input to the scientific programme of the annual UK Stroke Forum conference. BIASP is one of the coalition of over 30 organisations that comprise the UK Stroke Forum (UKSF). The BIASP scientific committee is represented by its chairperson on the programme committee that plans the annual UKSF. Members of the committee help plan the topics and speakers for sessions at the conference. For more information CLICK HERE.
The Local Clinical Research Investigator Award by the British and Irish Association of Stroke Physicians (BIASP) acknowledges and rewards the exceptional contributions made by stroke physicians in stroke research.
This award aims to recognise the value of grassroots research efforts and encourage the continued involvement of local practitioners in advancing the knowledge and treatment of stroke.
Candidates must be consultant physicians, including locum and specialist doctors who are the Principal Investigators (PIs) in any stroke-related research project.
CLICK HERE for criteria and guidance
Applications should be submitted to admin@biasp.org in MS Word format.
Applications OPEN
Closing date, 09:00 26 September 2025
This initiative from BIASP highlights the significance of local research contributions to the overall advancements in stroke research.
BIASP Warlow Prize
Members of the committee adjudicate the BIASP Warlow Prize, which is presented to the best abstract presentation by a BIASP member who is a medical trainee or consultant of three years standing at the UK Stroke Forum conference. The adjudication uses a scoring sheet that carries forward the score from the submitted abstract, together with additional scores on scientific content, scientific relevance, overall presentation, and the ability to handle questions. The winner of the BASP Warlow Prize is awarded a certificate and receives support to attend the annual conference of the European Stroke Conference in order to present their prize-winning research.
Awarded at UKSF Conference.
BIASP Writing Group Applications
The British and Irish Association of Stroke Physicians (BIASP) and the NIHR RDN Stroke are jointly issuing a call to doctors, nurses and allied health professionals for writing groups to support portfolio development across the stroke pathway. Up to £1,000 per writing group is available. The funding is based on the likelihood that some virtual meetings are likely to continue, and to support BIASP’s commitment to environmental sustainability. Nonetheless, it is acknowledged that face-to-face meetings may be needed, and that support for patient, carer and public involvement and administrative support will still be required.
It is anticipated that up to 4 applications will be funded, following peer review by representatives of the BIASP Scientific Committee and the NIHR Stroke National Specialty Group.
CLICK HERE for more information
Applications open – 31 May 2025
Closing date – 31 October 2025
CLICK HERE for the application form
CLICK HERE for guidance
NIHR Associate PI Scheme
The Associate Principal Investigator (PI) Scheme aims to develop junior doctors, nurses and allied health professionals to become the PIs of the future and provides formal recognition of a trainee’s engagement in NIHR Portfolio research studies through the conferment of Associate PI status endorsed by the NIHR and the medical Royal Colleges.
James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership for Stroke
The Stroke Priority Setting Partnership worked with over 1,400 people affected by stroke and care professionals to establish priority areas for research across the stroke care pathway.
Researchers may be able to apply for funding from the Health Technology Assessment Programme to address priority areas identified in the Stroke PSP.
