Collaboration to address research priorities to inform policy-making for the Department of Health
Details of this scheme:
The Evidence for Policy (EfP) Programme is a collaborative initiative between the HRB and the Department of Health (DOH) to support research projects that aim to strengthen the evidence base for policy development and evaluation of policy implementation by the DOH.
The aim of the EfP scheme is to generate timely, rigorous, high-quality, open, and transparent evidence to inform policy making in health and social care. The scheme will support internationally competitive research that addresses priority evidence gaps for health and social care policy. In doing so it aims to develop capacity to respond in a timely manner to key research questions for policy makers, fostering integrated knowledge translation and collaboration between the policy and research communities.
This second round invites research proposals to address three topics prioritised by the DOH. Detailed specifications for each of the following topics are provided in the scheme guidance notes:
- Topic 1: Evidence on effective strategies to promote physical activity in the community for secondary prevention following stroke
- Topic 2: Evidence to inform future policy on medical workforce planning and configuration in Ireland
- Topic 3: Evidence to inform the development and implementation of a statutory home support scheme in Ireland.
Funding Details:
Individual projects can receive up to €300,000 in direct costs (exclusive of overheads), with a maximum duration of 24 months.
Who can apply?
The objective of this initiative is to provide opportunities for researchers to bring their wealth of experience and expertise to EfP. We also welcome teams with relevant skills who are new to research for policy, to widen the pool of researchers nationally who are able to generate evidence to inform health and social care policy, adding to capacity and capability in this vital area.
Applicants must have a suitable track record and demonstrate clearly that the research team contains the necessary breadth and depth of expertise in all methodological areas required for the development and delivery of the proposed project.
The programme welcomes applications using a broad range of methodologies, including primary and secondary research. It is up to the research team to identify and justify their chosen methodology.
How to apply:
All applications must be made using the HRB Grant Electronic Management System (GEMS). GEMS will close automatically at the deadline.
The application must have been reviewed and approved by the signatory approver at the research office (or equivalent) in the host institution before it is submitted to the HRB. Therefore, applicants should ensure that they give the signatory approver sufficient time before the scheme closing date to review the application and approve it on GEMS. Please note that many host institutions specify internal deadlines for this procedure.
Apply for this award:
contact us:
Contact: David Connolly
Email: EfP(at) hrb.ie