Online survey exploring researcher experiences of research funding processes in the UK: the effort and burden of applying for funding and fulfilling reporting requirements.
Kathryn FackrellHazel ChurchKsenia CraneAlejandra Recio-SaucedoAmanda Blatch-JonesKatie MeadmorePublished in: BMJ open (2024)
Through this study, we were able to identify funding processes that are considered by some to be effortful, but necessary, as well as those that were perceived as unnecessary, complex and repetitive, and may waste some researchers time and effort and impact on well-being. Possible solutions to increase efficiency and enhance value in these processes were identified.