This TCR aimed to support research that will inform future policies, programs and initiatives that are designed to assist people experiencing loneliness and/or social isolation to manage their chronic disease.
Applications received during the call were peer reviewed by an expert panel. Following peer review, four applications were funded by NHMRC. Details of the awarded grants are provided in the Funding outcomes table.
| App ID | Chief Investigator A | Application Title | Administering Institution | Budget | Grant Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024751 | Prof Viviana Wuthrich | Targeting mechanisms underlying loneliness in chronic conditions | Macquarie University | $787,880.00 | 2024 to 2028 |
| 2024805 | Prof Cathrine Mihalopoulos | Towards a holistic priority setting approach for chronic disease management to tackle loneliness and social isolation in Australia | Monash University | $1,703,439.75 | 2023 to 2028 |
| 2024853 | Dr Kate Filia | SIncere: Developing resources to support Socially INClusivE caRE for mental ill-health | University of Melbourne | $1,783,246.90 | 2024 to 2029 |
| 2024872 | Prof Peter Kelly | Groups for Belonging: a parallel cluster randomised controlled trial of a group-based loneliness intervention for people attending treatment for alcohol or substance use disorders | University of Wollongong | $1,290,844.65 | 2023 to 2027 |