Programme Grants for Applied Research - Competition 46

NIHR Programme Grants for Applied Research (PGfAR) Competition 46 is inviting Stage 1 applications for programmes of applied health research designed to respond to the NIHR PGfAR DHSC Areas of Research Interest One Early Action To Prevent Poor Health Outcomes Competition Brief.

PGfAR funds programmes of applied health and care research that generally comprise a number of high quality interrelated projects, usually described in separate work packages, that form a coherent theme, where added value is gained from the combination of the various strands of research. 

Through this ring fenced funding call, PGfAR is seeking to grow a portfolio of applied health and care research programmes specifically designed to address the research objective of DHSC’s Areas of Research Interest 1 ‘Early action to prevent poor health outcomes’:

‘Research to understand and deliver prevention, timely diagnosis and appropriate intervention for people at increased risk of poor health (in particular obesity, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, mental health and cancer) to prevent excess deaths, improve population health (including the health of the working age population), reduce disparities and reduce reliance on health and social care.’

In this call we are open to funding large programmes designed to lead to a step change in outcomes by delivering at scale and pace, of between £3- £5 million across 5-6 years. The amount awarded and the length of the funding period depends on the nature of the proposed work. 

The programme is also interested in receiving applications to meet recommendations in research identified in NICE guidance that has been published or updated in the last 5 years.

In order to apply under this you will need to carefully review the:

• Specification document
• Stage 1 guidance notes

The programme also recognises the importance of the research priorities identified by the James Lind Alliance (JLA) Priority Setting Partnerships (PSP) and are interested in receiving high-quality applications which address them.

Through the JLA PSP rolling call, we would welcome applications addressing priorities within the JLA PSP for digital technology in mental health care, although applications must be within scope of the NIHR PGfAR DHSC Areas of Research Interest One Early Action To Prevent Poor Health Outcomes Competition Brief. 

In order to apply you will need to carefully review the:

• Specification document  
• Stage 1 application supporting information
• Stage 1 guidance notes

Please note, that any proposals received into this competition must be within the remit of the PGfAR Programme, within scope of the NIHR PGfAR DHSC Areas of Research Interest One Early Action To Prevent Poor Health Outcomes Competition Brief.

Eligibility

All NHS bodies and other providers of NHS services in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland may propose programmes, in collaboration with an appropriate academic partner or partners. Proposals may include support for patient/service user and carer groups participating in programmes of research. More details on eligibility can be found in the supporting information.

Webinar

A webinar was held on 16 September 2024. To access the recording please email pgfar@nihr.ac.uk.

*Please note that the indicated time frame for Stage 2 outcomes is approximate and subject to change.