What do participants need to do: Attend a one-hour online support/training meeting on 4th March and read through funding applications and provide written feedback between the 5th and 25th March. Fill in the application form here.
How long will it take? 1 hour for training, 8-12 hours for reading and feedback completion.
Will participants get paid? Yes - £25.00 for attending the online training, £100 for completing and submitting written feedback. Reasonable childcare/carer costs will also be covered.
Is this for research, policy or services? Research
Who can take part? Anyone with an interest in health and social care research, and an interest to shape research through personal or lived experience. HCRW are particularly looking for patients, service users or carers in any of the following areas: Women’s Health, Mental Health, Social Care & Safeguarding, Emergency & Primary Care, Specific Health Journeys, End-of-Life Care, Community Awareness, and Technology in Care (see the HCRW website page here for further information)
Deadline: 16 February 2026
Location: Online
Make sure Health and Care Research Wales’ research is relevant to patients and the public.
Health and Care Research Wales is inviting members of the public to help them review research applications. Getting input from the public is really important to make sure their funded projects truly address the real-world needs of patients and social care users in Wales.
The team would like your help in reviewing applications in two categories. The Translational and Clinical Research category aims to find better ways to diagnose, prevent and treat health issues that are especially relevant to Welsh people. The Health and Social Care Services and Public Health Research category looks at broader topics, like how to prevent illness and boost overall wellbeing across communities in Wales.
For more information, read Health and Care Research Wales Integrated Funding Scheme: https://healthandcareresearchwales.org/about/news/health-and-care-research-wales-integrated-funding-scheme-call-5
What experience do I need to help?
- An interest in health and social care research
- An interest to shape research through personal or lived experience.
See the HCRW website page here for further information.
What will I be asked to do?
You will be asked to:
- Attend a one-hour online support and training meeting on Wednesday 4 March, which will help you feel confident in your role.
- Read through funding applications and provide written feedback to help guide the funding board’s final decisions.
- Offer clear, thoughtful and fair perspectives based on your experience.
- Ensure your reviews are submitted on time so the funding process stays on track.
- You will need to be available to review the applications between Thursday 5 and Wednesday 25 March 2026.
How long will I be needed for?
- You will be needed to attend a one-hour online support meeting.
- Review one or two funding applications, estimated to take between eight and twelve hours in total. This includes reading the application and writing the feedback.
What are some of the benefits for me?
- Help shape the funding boards discussions.
- Use your perspective to ensure research outcomes are relevant to patients and the community.
- Gain experience and training in how to critically review and assess professional research proposals.
What support is offered?
- £25.00 for attending the one-hour online meeting.
- £100 for completing and submitting your written application review.
- Reasonable childcare or carer costs will also be covered.
If you are receiving any benefits, you can access confidential advice from the Benefits Advice Service for Involvement.
Deadline date: 16 February 12:00
Location: Online
How do I apply?
Fill in the online application form here: Would you like to have your say on what research is funded? | Health Care Research Wales. During sign-up, select ‘other’ when asked ‘How did you find out about this opportunity’, and type in “All-Wales Cancer Community”.
