Specifically, a continued transformation of the research culture where meaningful PPI is embedded through: The long-term vision builds on the vision for the PPI Ignite call. If we had to borrow funds again we will definitely go back with Darren at National Funding. He made the process smooth and easy and took the extra time to answer all our questions. To improve people’s health and to enhance healthcare delivery through engaged research Worked with us today and helped our business get the funding we need.
Each PPI Ignite team has been working on establishing a footprint within their institutions and collaborating and networking externally with PPI partners. The PPI Ignite teams have been working together to support knowledge sharing nationally and moving to develop a national network. Five universities received funding (University College Dublin, National University of Ireland Galway, Dublin City University, Trinity College Dublin and the University of Limerick) under this call.
In 2017, the IRC and the HRB launched a joint inaugural call to support institutions to embed a culture of public and patient involvement (PPI).