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23/140 New research on skills, training, development and support for the health and social care workforce

Opens

26 October 2023

Closes

13:00 on 18 January 2024

Contact

  • For help with your application contact hsdrinfo@nihr.ac.uk
  • For more information about the funding Programme, visit the HSDR Page
  • Got a research idea and not sure how to turn it into a funding application? The free NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) supports researchers in England to apply for funding, and to develop and deliver clinical and applied health, social care and public health research post award. Find out how the RSS can help you.

Supporting Information

Please note that the Word version of the Stage 1 application form is to be used as a guide and to assist with completion of the online application form only, for example to see how many characters are accepted in each section and how the printed complete form is laid out. Please do not try to use this as an application form, you must apply using the online form available through the links available when calls are open. You should also refer to the application form guidance notes.

Anyone can submit an idea for a research topic. If you would like to suggest a topic relating to healthcare where you feel more research is needed, please send it to hsdrinfo@nihr.ac.uk.

Studies within a trial or a review

  • This funding opportunity is eligible for researchers to embed a study within a trial or a review. These studies should evaluate alternative ways of undertaking a trial or a review process.

The Health and Social Care Delivery Research (HSDR) Programme is accepting Stage 1 applications to this funding opportunity.

The HSDR Programme would like to fund high-quality research to generate new evidence on skills, training and development for staff to deliver health and care in an ever-changing context, from ageing populations with complex needs to increased digitisation and integration of services. Research applications are welcome from all relevant disciplines and professions, including those less represented in education research to date. We welcome studies focused on the skills, training and development of non-clinical or unregistered staff, from support to management roles, in health and social care.

In order to apply for this call you will need to carefully review the following documents:

All primary research projects are expected to establish a programme appointed Study Steering Committee and it is important that you read the Research Governance Guidelines before completing your application. Costs incurred by this committee should be included in the budget as appropriate.

Timescales

Any changes to these dates will be emailed to all Lead Applicants with an application in progress.

Stage 1 deadline: 1pm, 18 January 2024
Notification of out of remit/non-competitive decision if unsuccessful: late February 2024
Notification of Stage 1 shortlisting decision: late March 2024
Stage 2 writing window: April-May 2024
Notification of Stage 2 funding decision: mid-August 2024
Start date for funded studies: 1 Nov/Dec 2024