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 program.
The MPS Foundation was launched by Medical Protection Society (MPS)—of which Dental Protection is part—in 2022 and has since supported more than 50 medical and dental research projects from across the world.
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 including Australia.
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 AUD$10,290 – AUD$411,600—depending on the scale, focus, and duration of the research proposal.
“I urge all dental 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,” MPS Foundation chair Professor Gozie Offiah said.
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 while 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.
