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Find out about our targeted calls to commission specific research projects that help support ongoing activity at the charity, such as policy and campaigns activity.

Call for research on delayed hospital discharge for people living with terminal illness in Wales

The aim of this commissioned research project is to improve our understanding of the scale and reasons for delayed hospital discharge for people living with a terminal illness in Wales. The findings from this project will inform our work on potential policy solutions.
Up to £40,000 (inclusive of VAT, if applicable) is available, depending upon the scope and scale of the plans to be delivered.
The targeted call is now open to applications and will close on Monday 30 June at 10am. To apply, please complete the application form as well as the supplier information questionnaire for new suppliers (if applicable).
Please get in touch with the commissioning team at research.grants@mariecurie.org.uk to notify us if you intend to apply or for an early, informal conversation about your proposal before applying. Please also read our FAQs below.

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Call for research to review the GP contract in England, and make recommendations to improve care for people in the final year of life

The aim of this commissioned project is to review the GP contract, collecting new quantitative and qualitative evidence.
We are seeking evidence-based recommendations on changes to the contract needed to better enable GPs to identify and effectively support people with palliative and end of life care needs.
Up to £35,000 (inclusive of VAT, if applicable) is available for this research project, depending upon the scope and scale of the plans to be delivered.
The targeted call is now open to applications and will close on Monday 9 June at 10am. To apply, please complete the application form as well as the supplier information questionnaire for new suppliers (if applicable).
Get in touch with the commissioning team at research.grants@mariecurie.org.uk to notify us if you intend to apply or for an early, informal conversation about your proposal before applying. Please also read our frequently asked questions below.

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If you have a question about the application process for Marie Curie research funding or would simply like to learn more, please get in touch with our Research team by emailing research.grants@mariecurie.org.uk.

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