The NIHR HTA (Health Technology Assessment) Programme is seeking research proposals focused on improving mobility and quality of life for people after stroke. Projects should generate robust evidence that can directly inform clinical practice and health policy. This funding …
NIHR has launched a new themed funding call focused on shaping and supporting the future health, public health and social care workforce, aligned with the Department of Health and Social Care’s Area of Research Interest 3. The call aims …
RCA (Royal College of Art) welcome PhD applications on Research and design that improves people’s lives. The Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design is the global leader of inclusive design, with a focus on age, health and (dis)ability. The Ageing, …
The Doctoral Training Centre for integrated dementia care (I-Care DTC) is led by Queen Mary University of London and funded by the Alzheimer’s Society. This is a fantastic opportunity for PhD students planning to develop a research career in dementia …
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) is inviting applications for funding to support research on the health and health inequality impacts of community initiatives tackling loneliness at a population level. This funding opportunity aims to strengthen …
Alzheimer’s Society are partnering with the Daphne Jackson Trust to award the Daphne Jackson Trust Fellowship. This fellowship offers a flexible, part-time, 3-year opportunity for dementia focused researchers returning to academia after a career break (2+ years). Applicants can …
NIHR, in collaboration with the Medical Research Council (MRC), Cancer Research UK (CRUK) and the British Heart Foundation (BHF) has launched a new 7-year fellowship to boost clinical research capacity and support career progression for senior postdoctoral clinical academics. This initiative responds …
This award supports researchers with a PhD (or thesis under assessment) who haven’t yet reached professorial level. This award supports research in any scientific discipline or sector within NIHR’s health and care remit. Designed to help the applicant grow …
There are a number of funding calls that may be of interest to the ageing-related research community:
The Ideas Fund, run by the British Science Association, has announced that it is making £80,000 in funding available to improve and strengthen the support available to individuals and organisations who are delivering community-led research. They are inviting expressions …
The third round of the Academy Excellence Awards are now open, with a deadline for nominations of 31st October 2025.
This PGfAR funding opportunity is a ring-fenced call for programmes of applied health research designed to respond to NIHR PGfAR brief – ‘Research inspired by under-represented disciplines and specialisms to drive transformational changes for patients and the public’. Through this …