MPS Foundation invites grant applications for patient safety and wellbeing research projects

The MPS Foundation, a global not-for-profit research initiative that aims to shape the future of patient safety and wellbeing, is inviting applications for its 2025 grant programme.

The MPS Foundation was launched by Medical Protection Society (MPS) in 2022 and has since supported more than 50 medical and dental research projects from across the world.

New Zealand projects awarded funding since its launch include an investigation into the experiences of psychiatric trainees with workplace violence to gain an in-depth understanding and contribute to future recommendations for safe workplace practices.

The MPS Foundation is now inviting 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. Applications will be considered from countries where MPS has members. This includes New Zealand, Australia, The Caribbean and Bermuda, Hong Kong, Ireland, Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa, and the UK.

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 Foundations supports research projects that are academically robust, and evidence based. Available funding will range from NZD $11,300 – NZD $453,800 - the equivalent to £5,000 to £200,000 (subject to currency fluctuations), depending on the scale, focus, and duration of the research proposal.

Professor 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.”

Applicants can register their interest and apply by visiting www.thempsfoundation.org and entering their details via the online grant portal. Calls for expressions of interest close on Friday 2 May 2025.

The MPS Foundation will also run a series of online question and answer clinics whilst the call for Expressions of Interest is open to explain the application process and what makes a successful application. The booking form for these clinics can be found on The MPS Foundation Grant Portal The team will also be on hand to answer any questions about the process.

Medical Protection Society– the world’s leading protection organisation, currently supports more than 300,000 doctors, dentists, and healthcare professionals, and has 130 years of global healthcare experience and expertise.