*This is a targeted call aimed at existing networks in Dementia and Palliative Care*
The Health Research Board (HRB) Strategy (2021-2025) sets out a lead role for the HRB to invest in research that delivers value for health, the health system, society, and the economy. Amongst its objectives the strategy aims to invest in research that informs the decisions and actions of knowledge users in the Irish health and social care system. It does this via competitive calls and targeted initiatives aiming to bring together diverse groups of researchers and knowledge users to tackle areas of strategic importance in an Irish context.
The HRB has supported a variety of research networks in successive strategies, and these have tended to arise in specific areas and at time points linked to the development of health policies and strategies. In many instances, the catalyst for focusing on these areas stemmed from advocacy and co-funding support from other parties such as the Atlantic Philanthropies, the HSC R&D Division of the Public Health Agency of Northern Ireland, and the Health Services Executive (HSE).
The HRB Collaborative Research Networks funding scheme recognises the value of prior investments in response to a defined need and aims to put in place a more coordinated and standardised approach to network funding whether for existing or new networks. It ensures network funding applications can be reviewed and benchmarked through an open, competitive mechanism.
Details of this scheme:
The aim of collaborative research networks is to bring together all relevant stakeholders to promote and advance research in a thematic area and ensure its application to policy and practice. This award will provide funding to established collaborative research networks to build on and extend their work, taking account of the relevant policy and healthcare delivery developments, and ensuring a visible, transparent, and ongoing process for bringing in new members.
Existing HRB-funded networks in the areas of Dementia and Palliative care are invited by the HRB to submit applications for Collaborative Research Network funding. These Networks are:
- Dementia Research Network Ireland (DRNI)
- AIIHPC Palliative Care Research Network (PCRN)
The HRB will provide funding up to a maximum of €1,000,000 (inclusive of overheads) over 60 months for each Research Network. The Palliative Care Research Network (PCRN) will be co-funded by the HSC R&D Division of the Public Health Agency, Northern Ireland (within the €1M funding envelope).
Who can apply?
This is a targeted call. Existing HRB-funded networks in the areas of Dementia and Palliative care are invited by the HRB to submit applications for Collaborative Research Network funding. These Networks are:
- Dementia Research Network Ireland (DRNI)
- AIIHPC Palliative Care Research Network (PCRN)
How to apply:
All applications must be made using the HRB Grant Electronic Management System (GEMS) available at grants(at)hrb.ie. GEMS will close automatically at the deadline.
Apply for this award:
https://grants.hrb.ie/
Contact us:
David Connolly
email: dconnolly(at)hrb.ie