Equalities in Dementia Network opens call for research internships and project funding applications
The Equalities in Dementia Network (EquaDem) has opened a call for research internships and project funding applications.
EquaDem is a national network dedicated to finding solutions to inequalities in dementia diagnosis and care. Network members include universities, national dementia charities, health and social care professionals and lived experience experts.
Research internships:
These are open to health and social care professionals, third sector staff and local authority representatives who have an idea for a 12-month 1-day a week research internship conducting research into a solution to dementia inequalities. Find out more and apply here: https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/equadem-research-internships-2026/
Project funding:
This is open to academics with an idea for a pilot project, evidencing a solution to dementia inequalities. Five projects will be funded, each receiving up to £16,000 for work lasting 12 to 18 months. Find out more and apply here: https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/funding/equadem-project-funding/
The deadline for both applications is Thursday 15 January 2026, 5.00pm.