A series of new research awards have been issued this month, supporting innovative work taking place across several UK universities. Researchers from the University of Liverpool, Bournemouth University, Edge Hill University, Teesside University, and the University of Nottingham have each been granted Pilot Project Funding of up to £16k per project, to support projects aimed at improving, understanding and developing solutions within dementia diagnosis and care.
In addition to these awards, the next internship has also been confirmed—further strengthening the programme’s commitment to supporting early-career researchers.
The newly funded research topics span a diverse and socially impactful range of themes, including:
- Exploring the role of male carers in dementia support.
- Widening participation among underrepresented communities, with a focus on barriers and opportunities.
- A real-world case study with the House of Memories programme at National Museums Liverpool,
- Future planning for people with young-onset dementia, delivered through a qualitative research approach.
- Advancing digital equity in coastal communities, particularly in relation to access and digital literacy.
- Designing dementia-inclusive approaches to digital literacy, ensuring new tools and services are more accessible for people living with dementia.
- Co-producing solutions with the Muslim community, to improve access to dementia diagnosis.
Equadem congratulates all award recipients and internship appointees, highlighting the strong quality and societal value of each project. They extend thanks to all external peer reviewers and public advisors, recognising their essential role in the application review and decision-making process.
A further round of research awards is planned for later this year. Those wishing to stay updated can join the programme’s email list via the Contact Us page to receive announcements when the next funding call opens.