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  developing leaders in clinical and applied health and social care research
 

The National Institute for Health Research Faculty

The Faculty is at the heart of the NIHR, it includes all of the NIHR funded people working in the NHS, universities and registered charities in England, who generate research ideas in clinical and applied healthcare research, lead or support this research, and evaluate the effectiveness of healthcare interventions and policies.

It is a vibrant research community with members exchanging ideas about research and innovation to improve the health and well-being of the nation.

NIHR Faculty goals

   Build a leading research capability to attract, develop and retain the best clinical, health service and public health research professionals with a national collegiate 

  Focus the talents of Faculty members on health research that meets the current and future needs of patients and the public

  Value both leaders and collaborators in health research

   Provide support to the academic training paths for all healthcare professionals and other key disciplines involved in health and social care research.

 

Membership of the NIHR Faculty

Membership is automatic for any researcher supported by the NIHR or the Department of Health's Policy Research Programme.

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2.3 Leadership Support and Development Programme