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Improving Discharge Delivery Across Health and Social Care

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This NIHR HSDR Programme call funds research on improving hospital discharge across health and social care in the UK. It is a one-off commissioned call with no fixed cap on budget, duration, or number of co-applicants, using a two-stage outline-then-full-proposal process. Researchers and teams working on discharge pathways, delivery, and integration between NHS and social care services are the intended audience.

Details

Funder NIHR
Application 2-stage: outline → full proposal
Frequency One-off
Eligible countries GB

Eligibility & scope

Commissioned call under the NIHR HSDR Programme for research on improving hospital discharge across health and social care. No fixed limits on funding, duration, or number of co-applicants. Outline stage requires a 5-page research plan plus mandatory flow diagram and references. NHS/social care delivery context implies UK-based applicants.

Who Should Apply

  • •Researchers based at UK institutions working on health and social care delivery
  • •Teams studying hospital discharge pathways and cross-sector integration
  • •Applicants able to assemble multi-disciplinary co-applicant teams, as numbers are uncapped
  • •Health services researchers with NHS or social care delivery partnerships

Key Dates

  • •No deadline stated; outline application window appears currently open
  • •Two-stage process: outline application (5-page research plan plus flow diagram and references) followed by full proposal
  • •One-off commissioned call, not part of a recurring annual cycle

Tips for Applicants

  • ✓Follow the mandatory flow diagram requirement precisely at outline stage, commissioned HSDR calls score outline applications partly on clarity of the research pathway.
  • ✓Because there is no fixed funding or duration cap, justify your requested budget and timeline explicitly against the scope of the discharge problem you address.
  • ✓Emphasise cross-sector work spanning NHS and social care, since the call excerpt specifically targets delivery across both systems, not hospital care alone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a funding cap for this NIHR HSDR discharge call?

No, the call states there are no fixed limits on funding, duration, or number of co-applicants.

How many stages does the application process have?

Two stages: an outline application first, followed by a full proposal for those invited to proceed.

Who can apply to this NIHR HSDR call?

The call is commissioned under the NIHR HSDR Programme and, given its NHS and social care delivery focus, is aimed at UK-based applicants and institutions.

Is this an annual or recurring call?

No, it is listed as a one-off call rather than a recurring competition.

What does the outline application require?

A 5-page research plan plus a mandatory flow diagram and references.

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