Research programme for social care funding

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The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)'s Research Programme for Social Care (RPSC) is accepting Outline Applications for their latest researcher-led RPSC funding opportunity.  As well as for the RPSC commissioned NIHR James Lind Alliance rolling funding opportunity, and the RPSC commissioned NIHR NICE rolling funding opportunity. 

The programme aims to strengthen the evidence base for social care by funding research that improves effectiveness, delivers value for money and creates tangible benefits for people who use social care services as well as for carers. The call is open to projects addressing social care for both children and adults and welcomes a wide range of research designs, prioritising those that are likely to influence practice, policy and system design. A particular focus of this round is children’s social care, with a Highlight Notice encouraging proposals in this area. 

Key dates:

03 September 2025, 13:00 - Outline application opening date

01 October 2025, 15:30-15:30 - Webinar

10 December 2025, 13:00 - Outline application closing date

27 March 2026,13:00 - Full application opening date

08 May 2026, 13:00 -Full application closing date

August 2026 - Full application funding decision 

Researchers are encouraged to consider pressing issues in social care such as improving outcomes for vulnerable children, reducing inequalities, enhancing mental health support and making better use of data and technology to inform decision-making and service delivery.

To apply for this funding opportunity and see the full guidance, visit the NIHR funding website.