European Rhinologic Society Dragons' Den 2025
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Researcher's Dragons' Den


Are you ready to face the fire and present your research to the world's leading experts?

The European Rhinologic Society is hosting its very own Dragons' Den at the ERS meeting in Budapest, where lucky applicants will have the chance to win grants. But beware, the road to victory is not for the faint of heart. Probing questions and critical feedback await. Don't miss your chance to have your clinical research project evaluated by the best in the business.

Visit the European Rhinologic Society website for more details and eligibility requirements.

Will you be the next one to conquer the Dragons' Den?
Invitation to Researcher's Dragons' Den  
Clinical studies and especially randomized controlled trials require a well-designed protocol to reach the objective. We aspire to improve the quality and relevance of research, ensure that we are investing in the right areas of research and that research findings are being translated into patient benefit. This way, we invite you to get feedback on your research projects from world-leading experts. We will invite the short-listed applicants to present their research idea in 7 minutes.  

Following the presentation, four expert panelists discuss the project and ask probing questions. The presented projects will be rated by the panelists. The 3 best projects will be awarded prize money. 
 
Applicants will be given feedback and discuss their projects even if they are not awarded prize money.

The Dragons' Den event will be part of the European Rhinologic Society meeting in Budapest, Hungary. Our preference is for a face-to-face format on the 24th of June. However, we will be prepared to run the event virtually if necessary. The winners will be announced during the conference in Budapest and will receive their prizes.

Please note that the deadline for applications for the Dragons' Den event organized by the European Rhinologic Society's Educational Board is on 2/4/2025. Applicants will be informed about whether they have been shortlisted within two weeks of the closing date.


Eligibility
The planned study must be proposed and designed by one or more ERS members. Completed studies, studies waiting to be published and published studies are not eligible.

Study design: Clinical research studies must be one of the following designs:
·       Randomized controlled trial (RCT) or a pilot trial to inform a RCT;
·       A non-randomized study evaluating a treatment, intervention, management strategy or diagnostic strategy.

Submission by this google form

Project title
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Name of applicant *
Name of supervisor *
Address *
Mail *
Telephone (please include country code) *
Abstract of research (300 words)
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Description of the study
For the Dragons' Den event, we require participants to submit a protocol of the research project that they wish to present.  The protocol should be clear, concise, and easy to follow and should provide sufficient detail to allow the reviewers to understand the proposed study fully. We hope that this protocol description provides a clear understanding of what is expected from the participants for the Dragons' Den event. 


Introduction: This section should provide background information on the research topic, including the research question and the significance of the study. (maximum 150 words)
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Objectives: This section should clearly state the specific goals and objectives of the study.
(maximum 150 words)
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Study design: This section should describe the overall study design, including the type of study (e.g., observational, interventional), the study population, and the study timeline.  (maximum 150 words)
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Methods: This section should provide detailed information on the methods used to collect and analyze data, including sample size, data collection tools, and statistical analysis methods.  (maximum 150 words)

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Ethical considerations: This section should discuss any ethical considerations related to the study, including informed consent, confidentiality, and protection of participant data.
1: Has ethical approval been granted (please supply reference number and IRAS/portfolio ID)?
2: Animal studies: Is the work being performed in accordance with home office licence regulations? (maximum 150 words)

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Data management and analysis plan: This section should describe the plan for managing and analyzing the data, including the methods used to ensure data quality and reliability.  (maximum 150 words)

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Expected outcomes: This section should describe the expected outcomes of the study, including the expected results and the implications for future research. (maximum 150 words)

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Please provide a brief summary of pilot / preparatory work already undertaken (maximum 150 words)

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Have you already received funding?
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Required
If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide details on the amount and source of funding
Intellectual Property/Commercial details

Is your project likely to lead to a commercial product and if so, do you have intellectual property protection (e.g. patent)?

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Brief Summary of the CV of the applicant (maximum 150 words)
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How will your research impact on patients and/or the research community? (maximum 150 words)

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How will your research impact on sustainability and the UN Sustainability Goals https://sdgs.un.org/goals

- Identify how the expected project results will positively affect the sustainability development goals nationally and/or globally?

o   Improved quality of life?

o   Improvement of health?

o   Reduce social inequality?

o   Socio-economic consequences?

o   Other?

(maximum 150 words)

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