How does RAFT choose its projects?
Surgeons, patients and doctors tell us of a problem that hasn’t been solved yet or that needs a better treatment. Our senior scientists come up with a potential solution and write up a proposal of research. This proposal is reviewed by external specialists in the field in the external peer review. It is also reviewed by our Research Advisory Committee and CEO to ensure that the project not only fits within our charitable mandate and our strategy, but also that we have the resources to ensure the project can be carried out. As all our research is paid for by the money we raise, unless we have enough funds to cover the project costs, we cannot carry out our work. All this information is collected and presented to the Trustees, who are the body ultimately responsible for setting the strategy for RAFT.
