Hosted by the Vivensa Foundation (previously referred to as the Dunhill Medical Foundation), the UKARFF is a group of funders of academic and clinical research related to understanding the mechanisms of ageing and ageing-related disease, improving health and social care for older people, and understanding ageing across the lifecourse.
Forum members include the Department of Health and Social Care, NIHR and relevant UKRI research councils, along with a range of charities including, but not limited to:
- Alzheimer’s Research UK
- Alzheimer’s Society
- British Geriatrics Society
- Fight for Sight
- Royal National Institute for Deaf People
- Stroke Association
- Versus Arthritis
Use the UKARFF webpage to find details of news and events from around the ageing-related community, as well as funding calls, publications and other resources relevant to research around ageing and related long-term conditions.
Researchers should note that the UKARFF also plans to convene an interest group of organisations that are users of research and advocate on behalf of older people. If you wish to join, you can do so here.
Click here to find out about call details, eligibility and how to apply to the Vivensa Foundation’s own funding opportunities. You can also subscribe to receive news and updates directly.