Grant Application Form 2023

We are not currently accepting applications. Our next Research Funding round will take place in Spring 2025.

Our mission is to advance an increased quality of life for those affected by secondary breast cancer and we are uniquely placed to make this happen through our research, support and education programmes.

In our 2023 funding call, we are inviting proposals for research projects which deliver tangible near-time benefit to people living with secondary breast cancer. Patient benefit is defined as a positive effect on or change to the care, services, treatment, mental wellbeing or quality of life of the secondary breast cancer community.

Useful links

Application guidance is available here
Please take a moment to read our terms and conditions
A copy of the grant application form is available to download.

Timeline

28 August 2023	Launch of funding call
30 October 2023	Letter of intent deadline
30 November 2023	Deadline for full applications
December 2023	External review
February 2024	Research Committee makes funding recommendations
March 2024	Board of Trustees ratifies final funding decisions Applicants are duly notified

If you would like to discuss the scope of the funding call and any planned applications, please email research@make2ndscount.co.uk

Please provide the host institution contact details

Host institution

Host institution name

Street address

Town/ city

Postcode

Main contact in Research Support Office

Name

Position

Telephone number

Lead applicant details

Name

Position

Telephone number

Role in proposed research

Time commitment (%FTE)

Co-applicant details

Name

Position

Telephone number

Role in proposed research

Time commitment (%FTE)

Co-applicant details

Name

Position

Telephone number

Role in proposed research

Time commitment (%FTE)

Applicant CVs must be provided. If there are more than 3 applicants, contact details and an explanation of roles and responsibilities can be attached as a separate page.

Lead applicant CV

Co-applicant CV

Additional applicant details

Please provide details of your research proposal

Title of study/research project

Type of study/research project e.g. clinical, qualitative, statistical

Lay summary 200 words maximum

Aims and objectives 500 words maximum

Timeline

Proposed start date

Proposed end date

Timeframe of key milestones

How does the proposed research continue or contribute to a larger body of work? 500 words maximum

Describe how the proposed research complements the aims of Make 2nds Count 200 words maximum

Describe the methodology of the proposed study/research project 300 words maximum

Detail the individuals who will be primarily involved in this work, including name, position, host institution and role in proposed research Please note: each research proposal must include a patient advocate

Describe the anticipated impact and outputs of the proposed research 300 words maximum

Outline plans for patient and public involvement in this work 300 words maximum

Estimated research costs

Total amount requested from Make 2nds Count

Do you have other sources of funding confirmed? Please provide details

Please note: costings will be thoroughly interrogated during the application process and you may be asked to provide further details.

Breakdown of costings

Evidence of other funding sources

Please consider the following fields carefully

Please declare any conflicts or potential conflicts of interest that you or your co-applicants may have in seeking funding from Make 2nds Count and undertaking this research

Please provide further details

I have reviewed the application guidelines and terms and conditions (see Useful Links above)

I will be actively engaged in the management and dissemination of the proposed research

I confirm that all co-applicants and collaborators agreed to their involvement in the proposed research

Further information

Please provide any further information that may be relevant to this application

Additional supporting documentation can be uploaded such as a patient advocate supporting statement, illustration of study design or literature review

Additional supporting documentation