Research Opportunities featured in Jan 2026 JDC
The British Geriatrics Society (BGS) has opened the call for abstracts for their Dementia, Delirium and Brain Health Conference. The conference (which has CPD accreditation) is on 20 May 2026 and is hybrid (in-person in Birmingham and online). The programme themes include: Abstract submissions can be made here: https://www.bgs.org.uk/abstracts. The call for abstracts closes at…
A survey has been launched to explore the changing use of technology, social media and online narratives (stories) for people living with dementia and their carers. The survey is part of the LEND (Lived Experience Narratives in Dementia) programme, a 5-year project aiming to improve quality of life for people with dementia and their carers…
The ADEPT study (Architecture for Dementia in Education, Practice, and Training) has an information sign-up for anyone interested in how dementia-inclusive design is taught, understood, and applied. Led by Dr Martin Quirke, Senior Architect at the Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC) and Lecturer in Design for Ageing and Dementia, ADEPT is a collaboration between Dementia…
Anna Crane, a PhD research student from SOAS (School of Oriental and African Studies) University of London, is looking for people with dementia to join an online focus group in Jan or Feb 2026. Anna is looking for participants to help her think through her questions, methods and focus areas for an upcoming project evaluating…
Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) has opened applications for their Research Fellowship grants. Grants are awarded to PhD-qualified non-clinical researchers who have delivered previous research project(s) with impactful outputs. Successful Fellows, who must be based in a UK academic/research institution, will be supported to begin an independent project that lasts for up to three years. The deadline for…
BRIDGES for Dementia Network+ will launch in February 2026. It’s aiming to bring together people with lived experience of dementia, researchers, designers & health professionals to rethink how technology can help people with dementia to live full, independent and connected lives. BRIDGES for Dementia Network+ is funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, Alzheimer’s Society and the National…
GP practices in England are being invited to join the SPLENDID Feasibility Study, trialling a new social prescribing pathway and intervention for supporting people living with dementia. The social prescribing pathway and intervention will give people living with dementia access to community-based support and activities to boost wellbeing and help create sustainable healthcare services. SPLENDID…
Researchers from the FIND ME (Family Interventions In Dementia Mental Health Environments) Study are conducting a survey with staff who work on mental health wards that care for people with dementia. Their aim is to understand how wards currently work with family carers and to provide recommendations and resources for ward staff and carers. The survey is for NHS…
Dementia Alliance International (DAI) has launched their ‘Experiences Living with Dementia’ Survey. The survey is for anyone with a diagnosis of dementia and takes around 10-15 minutes to complete. The results will be used to help DAI in their education and campaigning work alongside helping them gain funding to continue to operate. You can find the…
The UK Government has launched The Dementia Patient Flow Research and Innovation (R&I) Challenge, which is the third of five challenges that are part of the Research and Development Missions Accelerator Programme. The Dementia Patient Flow R&I challenge is backed by £5m of funding and aims to harness research and technology to speed up dementia…