Recent evidence suggests that by 2040 there will be 1.4 million people with dementia in England and Wales. Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer, yet there are currently significant gaps in both evidence and service provision for people dying of, or with, dementia, meaning that many are not receiving the right care and support to have the best possible experience at the end of their lives.
Alzheimer's Society has partnered with Marie Curie to fund GBP 1 million (EUR 1.18 million) for new, impact-focused research that can improve the end-of-life experience for people with dementia and those who care for and support them. The GBP 1 million fund is available through Alzheimer’s Society and Marie Curie. The objective of the call is to understand and address the unique needs of people with dementia, and to provide the right care and support which will improve the end-of-life experience for people with dementia and their carers.
Research proposals should be impactful and have well-specified and feasible pathways to involve policy and decision makers, people with relevant lived experience, and other key stakeholders. Both Alzheimer’s Society and Marie Curie are committed to funding research which considers issues around equity, diversity and inclusion. Therefore, careful consideration should be given to project design and delivery, involving a diverse range of voices with lived experiences to help inform an inclusive research project. Applications opened on 4 June 2024 and the deadline for receiving expressions of interest is 30 July, while the deadline for full applications is 28 October. Applicants will be notified of the outcome in March 2025.
Find out more via: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/research/researchers/grants/marie-curie-research-grants-scheme
Apply via: https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/research/information-researchers/marie-curie-research-grants-scheme