Find out about our targeted calls to commission specific research projects that help support ongoing activity at the charity, such as policy and campaigns activity.
Marie Curie is looking to commission the following three research projects – all with a deadline of Friday 12th December 2025 at 5pm – to support our vital policy work.
Call for research to improve our understanding of the health and social care workforce supporting people in the final year of life in the UK
The aim of this commissioned research project is to estimate the number of hours the health and social care workforce in the UK currently provide to people in the final year of life, and who is providing this care. It will also provide essential information on the roles, support needs and integration/ coordination of these professionals.
Up to £40,000 (excluding VAT, if applicable) is available for this research project, depending upon the scope and scale of the plans to be delivered.
The call is now open to applications, and applications close on Friday 12th December 2025 at 5pm. To apply, please complete the application form as well as the supplier information questionnaire for new suppliers (if applicable).
We would encourage interested applicants to get in touch with the commissioning team at research.grants@mariecurie.org.uk to notify us if they are intending to apply.
Application form
Questionnaire
Call for research to improve our understanding of the health care services accessed by people out of hours in the final year of life
The aim of this commissioned project is to improve our understanding of the health care services accessed out of hours by people in the final year of life across each of the four nations.
Up to £35,000 (excluding VAT, if applicable) is available for this research project, depending upon the scope and scale of the plans to be delivered.
The call is now open to applications, and applications close on Friday 12th December 2025 at 5pm. To apply, please complete the application form as well as the supplier information questionnaire for new suppliers (if applicable).
We would encourage interested applicants to get in touch with the commissioning team at research.grants@mariecurie.org.uk to notify us if they are intending to apply.
Application form
Questionnaire
Call for research to improve our understanding of the adequacy of Urgent Community Response services for people in the final year of life in England
The aim of this commissioned project is to improve our understanding of the adequacy of Urgent Community Response (UCR) services for people in the final year of life in England.
Up to £35,000 (excluding VAT, if applicable) is available for this research project, depending upon the scope and scale of the plans to be delivered.
The call is now open to applications, and applications close on Friday 12th December 2025 at 5pm. To apply, please complete the application form as well as the supplier information questionnaire for new suppliers (if applicable).
We would encourage interested applicants to get in touch with the commissioning team at research.grants@mariecurie.org.uk to notify us if they are intending to apply.
