Research programme

Summary of the programme

This programme is closed to new applications

The programme funded projects related to social, medical and socio-medical research.The original £25 million budget was increased to £29.5million in view of demand.

The programme aim was to enable VCS organisations to produce and disseminate evidence-based knowledge, to influence local and national policy and practice and, in the longer term, develop better services and interventions for beneficiaries. In doing so the programme would develop VCS capacity to engage with, use and do research.

Grants for up to five years of between £10,000 and £500,000 were available to charities and voluntary sector organisations, with up to £1 million for exceptional projects.

In round one, we awarded 28 development grants with a total value of £222,297 and 24 Research grants with a total value of £7,742,550.

Message to applicants

As we received over 450 applications for round two, this round was highly competitive. All 216 applicants who have progressed to full assessment have now been notified of our decision. In view of the postal strikes, if you have not received our decision by 5 November, please contact the Research programme helpline on 0845 071 1068 (textphone 18001 0845 0711068). The helpline is open 9.00 – 17.00 Monday to Friday.

If you would like further feedback on your application please contact the Research programme helpline on 0845 071 1068.  You can also e-mail your questions to researchprogramme@aeat.co.uk

What to do next

For more information, please visit Big Research Programme.

Contact

• Visit the website
• Call our programme helpline on 0845 0711068.
• Email us at researchprogramme@aeat.co.uk
• Call our Lottery Funding Helpline on 0845 275 00 00 or go to www.lotteryfunding.org.uk

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