Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases: Management of Multiple Long-Term Conditions – Stage 1
Well-being, Health and Biomedical Discovery
Deadlines
Academic Unit: Inquire with unit
Memorial Deadline: Wednesday 8th, May 2024
External Deadline: Wednesday 15th, May 2024
Description
Applicants intending to apply for the GACD Management of Multiple Long-Term Conditions Funding Call, should inform the GACD secretariat by completing this short form: GACD Intention to apply
The ninth call for applications under the GACD banner focuses on implementation research proposals, to address management of multiple long-term conditions, in the context of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Proposals should aim to improve the availability of effective, equitable, efficient, integrated, patient-centred, safe, and timely care for people living with multiple long-term conditions (including at least one non-communicable disease), in low- and middle-income countries or among disadvantaged populations in high-income countries.
Challenge
Multiple long-term conditions, in the context of Non-Communicable Diseases (MLTC NCD) refers to the co-occurrence of multiple chronic conditions, at least one of which is an NCD. Chronic NCDs include cardiovascular disease, respiratory diseases, certain cancers, musculoskeletal disorders, diabetes, hypertension, haematological disorders, sleep disorders, and mental illness. The high prevalence of MLTC NCD is projected to rise with the ageing world population and the increasing burden of NCDs. MLTC NCD has a profound impact on patients, and is associated with premature death, physical disability, substance abuse, poor quality of life, depression, and financial difficulties from high costs of care. It is also associated with difficulties in adherence to and high rates of adverse effects from treatment with multiple medications. In addition, due to poor health and the complexity of managing their conditions, patients with MLTC NCD are high utilisers of health care, straining already over-burdened health care systems, especially in low-resourced contexts.
Applicants will need to submit a brief first stage proposal, which will be peer reviewed. All applicants will be provided with feedback from the first stage review process and successful applicants will be invited to submit a second stage proposal.
For more detailed guidance on submitting a proposal, please download the Guidance on preparing an application for the ninth GACD funding call and the GACD MLTC Call text
- In order to submit your application, please visit the GACD MLTC Call Joint Application Portal
See website for more information.