Public health research

We support you to improve the health of local communities and reduce health inequalities through public health research.

We support those working in academia, local government, voluntary sector organisations and the NHS in all areas of public health research. Find out more:

About public health research at NIHR

On this page you can apply for research grant funding, get help with your research or find public health research evidence and evaluations to improve public health in your area.

Apply for research funding

Where to apply for NIHR public health research funding and how to get help with funding applications.

Research evidence and evaluations

Find NIHR published public health research topics, evaluations and ongoing research to help with data analysis and improving health in your area.

Research support

We can help you set up and conduct public health research studies once you have secured funding for them.

Develop your career

Funding options for public health research training to develop your career as a public health researcher.

Latest NIHR funded projects

Public health research examples

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Bridging Gaps in primary healthcare for women with complex needs

Research career development funding through NIHR awards is supporting Lucy Potter’s research career progression while improving access to primary care for people who experience severe and multiple disadvantage.

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Specialist support for people who are homeless reduces emergency hospital readmissions

An NIHR-funded evaluation of specialist hospital discharge services for homeless patients confirmed that they helped prevent discharge to the street, reduced emergency readmissions and were cost-effective for the NHS.

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Preventing injury and improving trauma care in Nepal and worldwide

NIHR-funded research in Nepal has informed public health interventions to prevent death and injury caused by road traffic collisions and accidents, and is working with partners to address these problems in LMICs worldwide.