Supporting your career development

Funding and support for early to mid-career researchers to help get you to the next stage of your career.

Team Science

Team Science is a training and development award that enables individuals to form interdisciplinary teams. It builds research capacity in areas of need.

INSIGHT Programme

INSIGHT funds a wide range of engagement activities and research Masters places. INSIGHT supports current students and recent graduates within registered healthcare, social work and public health professions.

NIHR-funded Incubators

We fund incubators that are vital for building research capacity. They operate in key areas at a national level, for example in mental health, emergency care, AI and digital.

Pre-Application Support Fund

Our Pre-Application Support Fund provides extra support if you need it to produce a competitive NIHR application. It provides up to 1 year of flexible funding.

Undergraduate Internship Programme

Mid-career researchers can apply for funding to host up to 3 interns in their organisation.