National Institute for Health and Care Research

🚨 We’re looking for a Chair for our Invention for Innovation (i4i) Product Development Awards (PDA) Funding Committee Are you an experienced medtech or life sciences industry professional with a passion for innovation in the NHS? As Chair, you’ll play a key leadership role, guiding funding decisions, shaping the strategic direction of the i4i programme, and acting as an ambassador to strengthen links with industry. This is an honorary NIHR role with an initial 3-year term. 📅 Apply by 30 April 2026 🔗nihr.ac.uk/honorary-and-s…

📊How can data help us build a more resilient social care system? As part of our #NIHR20 celebrations, Raphael Wittenberg from @LSEnews shares over 25 years of research into projecting the future demand and costs for long term adult social care. This presentation from the Social Care Research Conference uses advanced modelling to help us understand how demographic shifts and housing changes will shape the future. 📺Watch now: youtube.com/watch?v=JgvoZi…

Meet Professor Alastair Hay, GP and Professor of Primary Care, whose work has influenced key changes in primary care practice. His research has played a role in supporting the UK government’s ambition to reduce antibiotic prescribing by 15% by 2024. Alastair has been supported by multiple NIHR awards over the past 16 years. From a Career Development Fellowship in 2010 to becoming an NIHR Senior Investigator, his path reflects the long-term impact of investing in people and ideas. Read more about his work ➡️ nihr.ac.uk/story/stemming… #NIHR20

Dr Claire Flower applied for the Developing Research Leader Programme (DRL) because she wanted to support the next generation of research practitioners and to be part of conversations to create steps for change. Apply now for the DRL Programme ➡️ nihr.ac.uk/developing-res…

Develop new skills to help you develop your research career with our webinars and e-learning modules. We provide a range of free resources to support you to develop your career. Topics include: ✅ presenting and public speaking ✅ self awareness ✅ effective collaboration ✅ being at your best Find out more:nihr.ac.uk/career-develop…

Do you need help speeding up your study set-up? ⏲️ Research sites can now access a range of standard and enhanced support via the @NIHRrdn to accelerate study set-up in under 150 days. Watch our new video to find out more: youtu.be/iiplFPNYZhM

Have you got a passion for research and want to help shape funding decisions? Our Public Health Research (PHR) Programme is looking for new members to join its decision making committees. Being part of a committee can aid your professional development and allow you to share your expertise and influence decisions in vital research areas. Learn more about the PHR roles available here ⬇️ nihr.ac.uk/get-involved/c…

📢The March #SafetyNet newsletter is here, featuring the PSRC Network offer for industry, along with news & research impact from the @NIHRresearch PSRCs across the country. Explore here: mailchi.mp/nihr/safetynet… @YHPSRC @PSRC_NWL @GM_PSRC @PSRC_CL @NewcastlePSRC @PSRC_Midlands

“The fact the research was helping somebody else meant a lot to me.” Trefor, a farmer from North Wales, joined a clinical trial following his prostate cancer diagnosis. For him, taking part was about more than his own health, it was about helping others. Read Trefor’s story: bepartofresearch.nihr.ac.uk/my-research-st… #BePartOfResearch

📢 We are pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Wendy Baird as our next Dean of the NIHR Academy! She will take up the role after we bid farewell to Professor Waljit Dhillo, whose term as Dean ends in August. Congratulations Wendy! Find out about Wendy's priorities when she starts her term in September: nihr.ac.uk/news/professor…

There is still time to apply for our i4i – THRIVE funding opportunity! Are you a clinician or researcher looking to fast-track a healthcare innovation that addresses health inequalities, build entrepreneurial capability, and delivers quicker patient impact? Receive up to £150k over 9 months plus training, mentoring, peer support, and networking. 📅 Apply by 17 April 2026, 1pm 🔗 Learn more and apply: nihr.ac.uk/funding/i4i-th…

📢 Programme Development Grants (PDG) – March 2026 now open Support for teams to develop a future programme of research or strengthen an existing PGfAR award. 🗓️ Deadline: 20 May 2026, 1pm Higlight notices include brain tumours, lobular breast cancer & work and health. Also encouraging NICE-aligned research & JLA priorities. Apply now ➡️ nihr.ac.uk/funding/progra…

Bursary eligibility for the Masters for Research Delivery Leadership is now open! 🎉 The part-time masters-level qualifications offer: 💻 Online learning modules 🔬 A research practice experience module 🩺 Guidance from experienced mentors Bursary application deadline: Wednesday 1 July 2026. You must have an offer from one of the participating universities before applying for a bursary. Find out more: nihr.ac.uk/masters-resear…

School readiness and the home learning environment: nihr.ac.uk/funding/school…

Research & Delivery Leadership Hubs – Innovation and Leadership for NHS Trust Organisations: nihr.ac.uk/funding/resear…

Take a look at our latest funding opportunities 👇 To see the full list of funding and development opportunities available, please visit: nihr.ac.uk/funding-opport…

The first men have been tested in the TRANSFORM trial, a landmark prostate cancer screening trial funded in partnership between NIHR and @ProstateUK. The study is aiming to find the best tests to screen men for what is the most common cancer in the UK. Read the full story ⬇️ nihr.ac.uk/news/first-men…

Our Public Health Research Programme has just opened 3 new funding opportunities on topics ranging from home learning, active travel and housing for an ageing population. Find out more and apply for #ResearchFunding: nihr.ac.uk/funding-opport…