Health and Social Care Delivery Research

Research in Mental Health Nursing (HSDR Programme)

Overview

  • Opportunity status:
    Open
  • Type:
    Programme
  • Opening date:
  • Closing date:
  • Reference ID:
    2479

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We are interested in funding high quality applied health and social care research to increase and improve the evidence base about mental health nursing and the mental health nursing workforce.

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

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

This is a cross-programme funding opportunity. Research proposals must fall within the remit of one of the participating programmes:

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.

How to apply

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Timescales

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

  • Stage 1 deadline: 1pm, 8 January 2025
  • notification of out of remit/non-competitive decision if unsuccessful: mid March 2025
  • notification of Stage 1 funding decision: early April 2025
  • Stage 2 writing window: early April to late May 2025
  • notification of Stage 2 funding decision: early August 2025
  • start date for funded studies: 1 December 2025/1 January 2026

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.

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.