Public and patient involvement in health and social care research across the island of Ireland

BACKGROUND

Seed Funding

The All-Island PPI Ignite Network Phase II commended in March 2026. The Network is led by the Central Office and includes 11 university partners, 10 all-island partners and 82 local partnerships.

The Health Research Board has funded €500,000 for seed funding activity, over the five years of Phase II. The purpose of the funding is to help patients, members of the public, patient and community organisations, and researchers work together on health and social care research.

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A blurb about Seed Funding is to be supplied, plus dedicated branding for the scheme. This column holds two or three paragraphs explaining what the funding is for and who should apply.

HOW TO APPLY

The application process

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1

Read the guidance

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2

Involve contributors

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3

Submit your form

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4

Report on completion

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APPLICANT DOCUMENTS

Forms, guidance and reporting

Applicant guidance

Download PDF

Stream 1 application form

Online form · in development

Stream 1 application form

Online form 

Stream 1 completion statement

Template · in development

Stream 2 application form​

Online form

Not sure which stream fits?

Talk to the Central Office or your university PPI team before
you apply.

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