Read and review documentation

Join our NIHR reviewer community and help shape the research we fund.

We rely on reviewers to ensure that research funding is allocated to the most impactful projects.

Reviewers play a vital role in helping to shape the future of health and social care research. By helping to read and review documentation, you'll gain valuable experience, expand your knowledge, and contribute to improving healthcare for all.

As a reviewer, you'll read proposals for research and give us your expert opinion. It's a great way to develop your skills, learn about the latest health research, and contribute to improving healthcare for everyone.

Explore our reviewer opportunities

Reviewer roles for members of the public

We need members of the public to help review research documentation and provide valuable insight from their lived experience. Find out more about the roles and apply.

Become a peer reviewer

Peer reviewers help shape the research we fund and improve practice by providing insight from their professional experience. Find out more and apply.

Join the NIHR Reviewer Development Scheme

Our Reviewer Development Scheme is for early career researchers or professionals, who are new to reviewing and want to develop their skills further.

Become an evidence reviewer

We seek commentary from health and care professionals, as well as people with lived experience, carers and other members of the public on our research summaries. Find out more on the NIHR Evidence website.

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