Details of projects funded through the 2024-25 funding opportunity.
The National Centre for Remote and Rural Health and Care is delighted to share details of the first programmes of work granted funding through our Remote and Rural Primary Care Research and Evaluation funding opportunity. The Centre has been able to identify funding to support NHS primary care practitioners who wish to carry out research or evaluation activities pertinent to remote and rural health and care in Scotland.
To be eligible, applicants must work within primary care that is located within and/or serves a rural or remote area in Scotland. We anticipate that each individual application will be for no more than £5,000. Applicants must be able to demonstrate that the work or activity will result in either/both of the following benefits:
Funding applications are being considered for:
Applications opened in June 2024 and are being accepted until 1st March 2025, or on the allocation of all available funding. The Selection Panel met on 28th August to review the submissions to date, and we are pleased to share information about three programmes of work that are receiving funding.
These projects represent significant personal and professional development for these primary care practitioners working in remote and rural practice in Scotland. The Centre will also provide professional and pastoral support throughout their studies and assist with sharing the research findings and outputs to relevant audiences.
We’re still taking applications. To find out more and fill in our application form visit our Turas page for details.