Every year BackCare sets aside a considerable part of its budget for research grants.
One of the fundamental functions of BackCare is to encourage and support scientific research into the causes, treatment and prevention of back pain. The objective is to reduce the incidence of, and disability from, back pain and improve its treatment by gaining, through research, a better understanding of its manifestation and causes. Since its inception in 1968, BackCare has awarded more than £1million in research funding.
Over the years, BackCare has played a particularly large role in funding pilot studies, investigating new techniques, treatments and therapies. Many of these projects have led on to successful grant applications from the larger funders in the UK such as the Medical Research Council, the National Institute for Health Research and the NHS Research and Development programme.
Up until all questions on back pain and back care have been answered, BackCare will continue to encourage and support scientific research in this area. If you are interested in applying for a BackCare research grant, please assess if your proposed project falls within the remit of BackCare and complete the appropriate application form.