Application for Research Committee 2027-2029

We are inviting expressions of interest to join our Research Committee to serve for a term of three years (January 2027 – December 2029)

To ensure a balance on the committee, we are particularly seeking applications from Fellows on this occasion.

If you would like to apply, please read the details below and submit this application form
by 09:00 Monday 13 July 2026

The Research Committee is busy, impactful and collaborative. Its remit is to facilitate high-quality research into hand surgery conditions that is relevant to patients, clinicians and the NHS; and to encourage collaboration in fulfilling the research aims of the Society.

We are particularly looking for a member interested in leading/co-leading the production BSSH Best guidelines with support.

Activities of the committee include:

• Award and oversight of BSSH Research grants
• Delivery of the BSSH Research Day, support of free paper sessions at the BSSH Scientific Meetings and other outreach activities.
• Increasing visibility of BSSH-sponsored research activity and outputs.
• Facilitating multi-centre projects in line with BSSH research priority areas.
• Supporting the production of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines

Meetings

The Committee formally meets twice a year in spring and autumn (in person or via Zoom). Additional ad-hoc meetings may be organised by the Chairman and committee membership as required. The elected members are expected to attend these meetings.

The following credentials are required:

• Fellow or Associate membership of the Society. To ensure a balance on the committee, we are particularly seeking applications from Fellows on this occasion.
• A demonstrable interest in research/evidence based practice
• An enthusiasm to actively participate in collaborative, multisite, patient-centred research
• A willingness to lead and deliver a research committee specific project, in line with our remit and the BSSH strategic priorities.

Alexia Karantana
Chair, Research Committee