Life changing research funded by the public

Who we are

An overview of our remit, structure and how we are managed.

What we do

Learn about what we do, our areas of focus and the principles that guide how we work.

Our impact

Read about the difference our research makes to health and care.

Explore our infrastructure

View the world-leading facilities and expertise which make up the NIHR infrastructure.
Find a funding opportunity

Our funding programmes

Find out more about our different funding programmes

Starting a funding journey

How to develop a research proposal, identifying funding sources and preparing budgets

Planning a funding application

Help with completing funding applications and feedback on proposals

Responsibilities after funding

Find out about managing your funding, conducting research and disseminating research findings

Life sciences industry

Global health

Public health

Social care
Overview of research career funding programmes

Predoctoral

Doctoral

Postdoctoral

Professorships and Senior Investigators

Introduction to health and care research

Information and free training if you're new to health and care research

Courses to support clinical research delivery

Good Clinical Practice training, Associate Principal Investigator Scheme, other courses and resources to build skills and confidence

Research leaders courses and support

Programmes, e-learning modules, webinars and workshops to help you develop research leadership skills

About the NIHR Academy

Research career support, development and training opportunities available through the NIHR Academy

Support tailored to your profession

For nurses, midwives, clinical research practitioners and those who work in social care or public health

Explore career development
Industry and commercial trials

Explore how we support industry, find a funding opportunity, get help with costing and contracting your study

Our research infrastructure

Learn more about our world-leading facilities and workforce

Find an expert or specialist

Explore our speciality areas and find experts in specific areas, methodologies and conditions

Research Support Service

Support for researchers to apply for funding and help to develop and deliver research

Support for delivering research

Help to deliver research across the NHS, community, social care and public health organisations

Research Delivery Network

Support to optimise and deliver research

Costing your research

Guidance on regulatory approvals

Recruiting participants for research

Planning a funding application
Research for local authorities

We publish a range of research summaries that can help you plan services for your community

Research for policy makers

Browse research findings to help you make evidence-based decisions that enhance your health and care policies

Research for the public

Explore our published research on the latest advances in health and care

Research for health and care professionals

Research findings and the projects we have funded to improve healthcare and enhance patient well being

Research for public health professionals

Published and ongoing research and evaluations to help you with data analysis and to improve health in your area

Making a difference stories

From research to impact: stories of how we make a difference

Explore data and publications
Visit Be Part of Research

Find a study and take part in health and care research

Why should I take part in a study?

Learn what it means to take part in research

Read and review documentation

Review research proposals and published reports

Become a committee member

Assess research proposals and briefs as a committee member

Explore all involvement opportunities

Suggest a research topic

Share your ideas for potential research topics

Spread the word

Learn about opportunities to champion research

NIHR directory

Professor Karen Spilsbury

NIHR Senior Investigator

Professor Karen Spilsbury is an NIHR Senior Investigator.

Karen is Professor of Nursing at the University of Leeds. Her research and teaching have focused on healthcare services, workforce studies, and improving nursing practices.

Find out more: Professor Karen Spilsbury on the University of Leeds website.