Public Health Research

PHR Programme researcher-led

Overview

  • Opportunity status:
    Open
  • Type:
    Programme
  • Opening date:
  • Closing date:
  • Reference ID:
    2490

Ready to apply?

Apply for this funding opportunity through our online Awards Management System

The Public Health Research (PHR) Programme are accepting Stage 1 applications to their researcher-led workstream.

Timeline

Any changes to these dates will be emailed to all Lead Applicants with an application in progress.

13 December 2024, 1pm

Stage 1 deadline

Early January 2025

Notification of out of remit/non-competitive decision if unsuccessful

Early March 2025

Notification of Stage 1 shortlisting decision

Early March to early May 2025

Stage 2 writing window

Mid to end July 2025

Notification of Stage 2 funding decision

1 February/1 March 2026

Start date for funded studies

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Application support

Please read the following guidance before submitting an application:  

Please note that this researcher-led call is open to all relevant research areas. If you are responding to the brain tumour highlight notice, please indicate this in the application form in Section 6, Question 1 ‘What is the problem being addressed?’

Please consult the NIHR Specialist Centre for Public Health (SCPH) about the design of your research as soon as possible. Successful applications generally require a long time (several months) to develop.

All primary research projects are expected to establish a programme appointed Study/Trial Steering Committee, and it is important that you read the Research Governance Guidance before completing your application. Costs incurred by this committee should be included in the budget as appropriate.

Download application form template

You can download a template of the application form below. Please use this template as a guide to help you prepare your application. This Word document of the Stage 1 application form is to be used as a guide only. It is designed to help you complete the online application form only. For example, to see how many characters are accepted in each section and to see how information in the form is laid out. Please do not try to use this as an application form. You must submit your application in our online Awards Management System which you can access by clicking on the 'Apply now' links when a funding opportunity is open.

Word-realms-version-stage-1-application-form.docx

How to apply 

When you are ready to apply, you will need to log in to our application system to apply.

The closing date is 13 December 2024 at 1pm.

Contact Details

  • For help with your application contact phr@nihr.ac.uk
  • For more information about the funding Programme, visit the PHR Page
  • Got a research idea and not sure how to turn it into a funding application? The free NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) supports researchers in England to apply for funding, and to develop and deliver clinical and applied health, social care and public health research post award. Find out how the RSS can help you.