We are calling for applications for the HIS Research Committee Vice Chair.

The Research Committee (RC) is a standing committee of the Healthcare Infection Society (HIS) whose purpose is to design, plan, deliver and monitor the research strategy, including the management of grants, awards and fellowships in keeping with the strategic aims of the Society.

The responsibilities of the Research Committee members include:

• Develop the HIS research strategy.
• Monitor the scope of research funding to ensure delivery of the HIS research strategy.
  Review and approve the HIS grants and awards portfolio on a biennial basis or as the need
  arises.
• Decide themes for strategic grants as appropriate.
• Peer review and approve applications for all research grants and awards and HIS Travel
  Grants.
• To review and highlight good practice, or research of note that results from HIS funding (via
  reports).

Term

The role is for an initial three-year term with an option for a further term of two years, subject to agreement by Council.

To apply

To nominate yourself for a role within the committee, please review the Terms of Reference and complete the HIS Committees Expression of Interest form.   Expressions of interest should be sent to sarah.adibi @his.org.uk.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 on Monday 30 September 2024.