Grants for Research on Ageing

The Centre for Ageing Research and Development in Ireland (CARDI) is increasing the grants for research on ageing issues in Ireland. It is offering up to €100,000 for research projects that will improve the lives of older people. Voluntary and community groups are welcome to apply provided they team up with a researcher in an academic institution and meet the other criteria.

“CARDI already funds 14 cross-border projects that are designed to improve policies and services for our older generation. These cover important issues such as rural transport, dementia, elder abuse, fuel poverty and the impact of the recession on pensioners,” said Professor Bob Stout, co-chair of CARDI. “We now want to do more and in Call 3 we are inviting bids for larger-scale research projects. We expect to
spend around €300,000 this time round.”

CARDI is also offering support to academics, voluntary sector organisations and others who may wish to apply. In stage one of the application process they only need to send in a two-page form; in return they will receive feedback from CARDI on how to strengthen their proposal to meet the criteria.

“We are confident that our increased funding and support will lead to a high level of interest in the grants programme. The findings should bring benefits to the daily lives of older people and ensure that both parts of Ireland are geared up to meet the needs of a rapidly ageing society,” Professor Stout added.

Applicants to Call 3 of the CARDI Ageing Research Grants Programme must submit the two-page summary (the PAR8 form) by noon on Wednesday 7 April 2010.

The deadline for full submissions is noon on Monday 24 May 2010.

The full terms of reference, invitation to submit a proposal and the PAR8 form are available at www.cardi.ie/grantprogramme. The full application form will be emailed to people, who submit the PAR8 form.

For more information please contact Paul McGill, Strategic Research Officer, CARDI, on 0044 28 9069 0066 or 00353 867 904 158; email paul@cardi.ie