The Foundation URGO supports innovative and original projects in diabetic foot ulceration and its management. It wants to help clinicians realise their aspirations in this challenging area, to that end is offering clinicians the opportunity to apply for a £20,000 grant.
Applications may be submitted by any healthcare professional or team working in the field – specialists, clinicians, multidisciplinary teams, etc.
Proposed projects may be focused on prevention or management of diabetic foot ulcers, in particular:
- Infection management.
- Post-amputation physical therapy.
- Wound debridement.
- First-line dressing choice (eg, recommendations, protocols, use).
- Caregiver training.
- Management of the patient, the wound and comorbidities.
- Improvement of patient compliance.
- Epidemiological data and healthcare networks.
The call for projects is being organised in six countries – the UK, Spain, Germany, China, Vietnam and Thailand. In each country, a jury of experts in diabetic foot ulcers will award a grant of £20,000.
Applications must be received no later than 30 June 2015.
A flyer is available by clicking here. Further information and an application form can be found here.
