September 27th 2023
The newly launched Action Research Fund aims to harness sector knowledge and expertise through provision of a research grant to explore issues and identify new approaches in data and cyber security within Adult Social Care.
Grants of up to £15,000 will be made available to 8 research projects and successful bids are expected to make a clear contribution towards improving data and cyber security in the sector. Research themes should demonstrate alignment with the Better Security, Better Care programme vision and at least one of the five pillars identified by the new Cyber Security Strategy. Interested parties are encouraged to review the full application guide before submitting an application form before the 3rd November deadline.
The programme will be hosting a free webinar on Friday 6th October at 1pm to provide a verbal overview of the fund and timelines, as well as answer any questions you might have. You can register for the webinar here.
Timeline
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Application window opens | 1 October 2023 |
| Deadline for applications to 2023-24 fund | Midnight 3 November 2023 |
| Shortlisting | By 10 November 2023 |
| Panel decision on grant awards | By 23 November 2023 |
| Grant agreements in place | By 30 November 2023 |
| Research projects commence | From 1 December 2023 |
| Webinar: networking and linking with key stakeholders | Mid-December 2023 (date tbc) |
| Webinar: research leads to share draft findings | End of January 2024 (date tbc) |
| Final research reports complete | By 24 February 2024 |
| Presentation of findings at BSBC Away Day Conference 5th March 2023 (central London) | 5 March 2023 |
| Research evaluations by BSBC Programme Board | 6-29 March 2024 |
| Gateway decision on research areas to progress further in 2024-25 | April 2024 |