Grants for PPIE

Are you a researcher looking to involve patients and the public in shaping your project? 

Our patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) grants are now open for applications. Applicants can use this funding for a variety of PPIE-related activities. This could include holding focus groups to develop ideas, running an engagement event or undertaking surveys and interviews with people with lived experience. 

Funding is available up to £500 and for up to 6 months. Applications should demonstrate the impact that could be made with the funding available. Early career researchers are particularly encouraged to apply.

Applications will be reviewed and assessed by the charity’s research involvement group. The research involvement group is made up of patients, carers, and members of our community. The chair of the charity’s research review panel will also be co-opted to the group. 

Applications will be assessed against the following criteria: 

• Importance and need 
• Quality of the planned PPIE activities 
• Feasibility – realistic project plan within the timescale and budget 
• Value for money – reasonable and justifiable costs 

Grant applications are open year-round. All applications received will be assessed following the deadline date. Applications close at 4pm on the deadline date – any received after this point will be considered after the next deadline. 

Applicants will be notified of outcomes within six weeks. 

Dates for 2025–2026 are as follows: 

The lead applicant will need to be employed by one of these organisations: 

• Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust 
• Faculty of Medical Sciences, University College London 

All lead applicants must be based at one of the two organisations above for the duration of the project. 

We encourage you to read our application guidance before applying, to find out more about the scheme. 

Once you’re ready to apply, please complete our short application form, and email to [email protected]. 

Applications can be received at any time and will be assessed following the next deadline. Applications close at 4pm on the deadline date. 

The grants team are happy to answer any questions you may have about application or the scheme in general. If you have a question or would like to arrange a call, please contact [email protected].