PACED Palliative Care Professional Mobility Grants 2026
PACED is pleased to announce the call for applications for the 2026 Professional Mobility Grants in Palliative Care.
This year, the programme has been expanded to include two funding tracks: the Individual Track and the Institutional Track. Detailed information on each track is provided below and in the document PACED Grants Programme 2026: Principles and Rules for Supporting Professional Mobility.
This year, the programme has been expanded to include two funding tracks: the Individual Track and the Institutional Track. Detailed information on each track is provided below and in the document PACED Grants Programme 2026: Principles and Rules for Supporting Professional Mobility.
Unlock New Opportunities with PACED Grants
Clarifying professional goals
Applying for a PACED grant prompts applicants to consider their professional challenges and clearly define learning objectives that foster meaningful development.
Financial support
We offer financial assistance to speed up the development of palliative care across PACED regions.
International collaboration
Professional events also serve as opportunities for networking. Use this chance to forge partnerships and establish new international professional connections.
Measurable impact
We are dedicated to understanding the impact of PACED support on palliative care development. Therefore, grant recipients will be asked to complete a brief post-event evaluation.
Who Is Eligible to Apply?
Palliative care professionals and organisations located in Central Asia, the South Caucasus, Eastern Europe, and the Baltic States.
Grants Programme Nominations 2026
- Individual TrackA grant to support attendance at conferences, congresses, seminars, and other palliative care–related events, especially those aligned with the applicant’s cultural and socio-economic background. Priority is given to regional and international events.Learn more
- Institutional TrackA grant for palliative care organisations to invite an expert (or experts) from within their country or internationally to deliver a brief on-site training programme.Learn more
This track aims to enhance team capacity, introduce new approaches, improve quality of care, and foster professional collaboration across PACED regions.
PACED Grant Recipients
In 2024, PACED received 32 applications from eight countries.
The grant was awarded to Yulia Streletskaya, an anesthesiologist-resuscitator and Head of the Centre for Respiratory Support, Palliative Care, and Rehabilitation at the Public Foundation Ömirge Sen, Kazakhstan. With PACED support, she attended the 6th Maruzza International Congress on Paediatric Palliative Care (Italy).
The grant was awarded to Yulia Streletskaya, an anesthesiologist-resuscitator and Head of the Centre for Respiratory Support, Palliative Care, and Rehabilitation at the Public Foundation Ömirge Sen, Kazakhstan. With PACED support, she attended the 6th Maruzza International Congress on Paediatric Palliative Care (Italy).
Yulia Streletskaya
‘Each region has its own palliative care needs, and there are effective tools to identify them. International conferences provide participants with the opportunity to share their countries’ experiences.’
‘Each region has its own palliative care needs, and there are effective tools to identify them. International conferences provide participants with the opportunity to share their countries’ experiences.’
In 2025, interest in the programme notably increased, with 50 applications from 12 countries. The grant recipients were Maral Turdumatova (Kyrgyzstan), a senior physician at the First Children’s Hospice, and Anele Bekturova (Kazakhstan), an associate professor in Nursing at the Kazakh National Medical University and a palliative care expert. With PACED’s support, Maral attended the International Symposium on Paediatric Pain in the United Kingdom, while Anel participated in the EAPC Congress in Finland.
Maral Turdumatova
‘Conference knowledge is always at the forefront. I aim to adapt international ideas to our local context.’
‘Conference knowledge is always at the forefront. I aim to adapt international ideas to our local context.’
Anele Bekturova
‘In Kazakhstan and throughout Central Asia, nurses have traditionally assisted doctors. There is an urgent need for independent palliative nursing.’
‘In Kazakhstan and throughout Central Asia, nurses have traditionally assisted doctors. There is an urgent need for independent palliative nursing.’
More information on past grant results:
We appreciate your contribution to the development of palliative care and look forward to receiving your applications. If you encounter any difficulties while filling out or submitting the form, please contact our team at info@paced.org.uk.
If you are a palliative care professional from Central Asia, the South Caucasus, Eastern Europe, or the Baltic States—or if you work to promote palliative care in these regions—we warmly invite you to join the PACED Network community chat on Telegram. To join, please complete the short form at the following link
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
If you have any further questions or need more information, please contact us at info@paced.org.uk. We are here to support you through every stage of the application process.
General
We only accept applications in English or Russian.
No. The form does not permit edits after submission. If you spot an error, please submit a new application and email us at info@paced.org.uk so we can review the latest version.
No, there are no age restrictions. Any specialist who meets the programme criteria may apply.
Applications open on ________ and close on ______ at 23:59 CET. The chosen event or expert visit must occur in 2026.
All applicants will be notified by email by _______
Grant recipients will be provided with detailed information between __ and _______.
Applicants are responsible for arranging their own travel documents and visas. If you encounter any difficulties, we are happy to offer advice.
PACED covers actual expenses up to a maximum of £2,000.
If costs increase, you will need to adjust your travel plans (such as dates or route) to stay within the limit or cover any additional expenses yourself.
If costs increase, you will need to adjust your travel plans (such as dates or route) to stay within the limit or cover any additional expenses yourself.
Please contact us at info@paced.org.uk if you have any questions or encounter technical difficulties. We will be happy to assist.
Individual Track
No. You may select any event related to palliative care that fits your professional interests, as long as it occurs in 2026.
Yes. You may submit multiple applications for different events. Each application will be reviewed and assessed independently.
That is acceptable. During the application stage, a link to the event, a brief justification, and a preliminary budget are sufficient.
Please get in touch with us. You can choose an alternative event if it matches the grant objectives and falls within the approved budget.
Yes, there are no restrictions. Furthermore, if your application scored highly in previous cycles, this could be seen as an extra advantage. Applications from previous grant recipients are evaluated on the same basis as all others.
Yes. As in previous years, you must submit written confirmation from your direct supervisor verifying that you are authorised to be absent from work during the event dates.
The letter must include the supervisor’s signature and the organisation’s official stamp. A comprehensive list of required documents is provided in the application form.
The letter must include the supervisor’s signature and the organisation’s official stamp. A comprehensive list of required documents is provided in the application form.
Institutional Track
Any representative of the organisation responsible for training or possessing sufficient information to complete the application may apply (e.g., department head, coordinator, project manager, senior nurse).
However, the application must include a letter from the organisation's head confirming that:
However, the application must include a letter from the organisation's head confirming that:
- The leadership is aware of the application.
- They approve the training held on the organisation’s premises.
- The organisation is ready to offer space, equipment, and organisational assistance.
A preliminary agreement with the expert(s) (covering interest, tentative dates, training format) must be obtained before submitting the application. A short letter of consent from the expert must also be included.
Detailed planning, including programme content, final dates, and logistics, begins after the grant is awarded.
If the expert becomes unavailable after approval, you may:
Detailed planning, including programme content, final dates, and logistics, begins after the grant is awarded.
If the expert becomes unavailable after approval, you may:
- propose a different expert and programme; or
- keep the programme and change only the expert.
Yes. The topic and a general outline of the programme (without a detailed agenda) must be included in the application.
The applicant organisation must organise interpretation services and include the cost in the budget.
Yes. PACED will cover the approved amount, and any additional costs may be paid by the organisation. Furthermore, if you co-finance the project, this could be seen as an extra advantage.
Yes. These documents need to be attached to the application.
Yes, the expert may be from any country. However, due to regulatory requirements, the grant cannot support beneficiaries and partners who are citizens or organisations from countries subject to UK or EU sanctions.
Yes, provided the total budget remains below £2,000 or any extra costs are co-financed.
No. These are regarded as personal expenses.
Yes, as long as the total costs stay within the approved budget.
You should agree on the fee with the expert beforehand so that an estimated amount can be included in the application.
No. This track provides in-person training conducted by an expert visiting the organisation.
Preferably yes. If a CV is not available, you may submit a link to a professional profile or a brief description of the expert’s qualifications.
You must seek preliminary confirmation from the expert before submitting the application. This is a key criterion for the selection committee.
APPLY FOR A GRANT
If you have any further questions or need more information, please contact us at info@paced.org.uk. We are here to support you through every stage of the application process.