Starting a funding journey

Information on what you need to consider before you apply for funding

Are you new to NIHR?

Introduction to NIHR and where to find out more

Are you eligible for funding?

Find out if you are eligible to apply for funding

Funding opportunties

Explore our current funding opportunities

Research Support Service

The Research Support Service provides support to health, social care and public health researchers in England. We can support all aspects of developing and writing an application to the NIHR.  Advice is confidential and free of charge. 

We can help with identifying funding sources, research design, research methods, as well as involving patients and the public.