Funding remains a significant challenge for P&C research. Alongside the difficulty of implementing research recommendations through policy and system changes, funding was highlighted as one of the top challenges by survey participants (see Figure 4).
Fragmented organisation and short-term funding were cited by one in four survey respondents (25%) as limiting the impact of P&C research. Limited funding was noted by nearly one in five participants (16%). This challenge on funding was particularly noted by public sector and university representatives. Community organisations also emphasised the need for better funding arrangements to ensure the quality of P&C research.