Writing a research grant proposal

Research is an essential element of all professions, because it facilitates the building of the profession's evidence base. For the emergent profession of radiography this is especially important because for it to become an autonomous profession, practitioners must 'carve out a knowledge base that is dynamic and forward thinking'. Furthermore, high impact studies in the field of radiography serve to raise the profile of the profession. The sections that follow detail the various tasks and activities that should be carried out in the several months it typically takes to get a sound proposal together.