HSDR Researcher-led call
Overview
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Opportunity status:Open
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Type:Programme
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Opening date:
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Closing date:
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Reference ID:24111
Ready to apply?
We recommend you get in touch as early as possible to benefit from our full range of support and expertise.
The Health and Social Care Delivery Research (HSDR) Programme is accepting Stage 1 applications to this funding opportunity.
The programme aims to commission high quality, well designed research which will be carried out by effective and efficient research teams, providing findings which meet the needs of NHS and Social Care managers and leaders.
Timeline
18 March 2025
Stage 1 deadline
Late April 2025
Notification of out of remit/non-competitive decision if unsuccessful
Early June 2025
Notification of Stage 1 shortlisting decision
Early June to early August 2025
Stage 2 writing window
Early October 2025
Notification of Stage 2 funding decision
1 February/1 March 2026
Start date for funded studies
Any changes to these dates will be emailed to all Lead Applicants with an application in progress.
To apply for this funding opportunity you will need to log in through REALMS
Application support
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.
Please note that the HSDR Programme no longer offers a straight-to-Stage-2 call for evidence syntheses (ES) and therefore applicants are welcome to submit ES proposals via the researcher-led call.
The HSDR Programme would like to make applicants aware that commissioned calls may be prioritised for committee review over researcher-led applications due to capacity. Applicants will be informed as soon as possible if their application is delayed at any stage.
Download application form template
You can download a template of the application form below. Please use this template as a guide to help you prepare your application. This Word document of the Stage 1 application form is to be used as a guide only. It is designed to help you complete the online application form only. For example, to see how many characters are accepted in each section and to see how information in the form is laid out. Please do not try to use this as an application form. You must submit your application in our online Awards Management System which you can access by clicking on the 'Apply now' links when a funding opportunity is open.
Contact Details
- 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.