Postgraduate Researcher Opportunity - Evaluation of the 2026 Caru Seed Grants Programme

Postgraduate researcher to evaluate creative ACP projects in care homes, measuring engagement, impact, and long-term sustainability.

Overview

Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) is a national charity that addresses dying, death and bereavement in Ireland. s an initiative of IHF delivered in partnership with the All Ireland Institute of Hospice & Palliative Care (AIIHPC) and the Health Services Executive (HSE). Caru is a continuous learning programme that supports and empowers nursing home owners and staff in the delivery of person-centred palliative, end-of-life, and bereavement care to residents.

Supported by IHF’s Caru Programme, IHF Arts and Cultural Engagement Team has awarded funding to . These projects aim to explore creative approaches to encouraging conversations about within residential care settings. The funded initiatives represent a range of r...