The MPS Foundation was launched by the Medical Protection Society (MPS) in 2022, and has supported more than 50 medical and dental research projects worldwide.
UK projects awarded funding in 2024 include a study into developing an advanced deep learning model for the automated diagnosis of periodontal diseases, which necessitates access to high-quality datasets, specialised software, and collaboration with machine learning engineers and expert periodontists for precise data annotation.
The MPS Foundation has invited new research grant applications from both MPS members and non-members. It will invest in research and analysis with a focus on the wellbeing of healthcare professionals, teams, and patient safety, for both medical and dental fields.
Research projects should be focused on at least one of the MPS Foundation’s four strategic priorities:
- The impact of human factors on patient safety, outcomes and risk
- The personal and professional wellbeing of healthcare professionals and teams
- The impact of digital integration and technology on patient safety, outcomes and risk
- Evaluation of the effectiveness of teaching and learning innovations
The MPS Foundation supports research projects that are academically robust, and evidence based. Available funding will range from £5k to £200k, depending on the scale, focus, and duration of the research proposal.
Gozie Offiah, MPS Foundation chair, said, “We are thrilled to invite new grant opportunities for research projects focused on the critical areas of patient safety and clinician wellbeing. Funding for research in these areas has been limited, and we are proud to have changed that through supporting over 50 diverse projects which aim to benefit healthcare professionals and their patients all over the world.
“The MPS Foundation wants to fund research that is original, evidence-based, and focused on applied research. We particularly welcome proposals whose outcomes can be applied in primary as well as secondary care settings, the private sector, outpatient practices or dental care environments.
“If you have a research project that you think may be suitable, please register your interest and join our growing community of grant recipients. I urge all healthcare professionals to consider applying for support, whatever the scale of the proposal, and to make the most of the additional resources available to support applicants this year.”
Calls for expressions of interest close on May 2, 2025.
For more information visit www.thempsfoundation.org