Gastroenterology
Summary
We support and deliver research in the following areas:
- inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
- functional gastrointestinal disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome
- coeliac disease
- gastrointestinal infections
- disorders of the oesophagus
- gastrointestinal emergencies including bleeding
- developments in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy
We oversee a wide range of studies. These include:
- single-centre, multi-centre, early stage, observational studies
- randomised controlled trials of medical, surgical interventions and medical technology
NIHR Clinical Research Training Programme
If you’re an NHS doctor working in gastroenterology, you can apply for hands-on clinical research training through the NIHR Clinical Research Training Programme
Funding opportunities / funding calls
See the latest funding opportunities for gastroenterology research
Associate Principal Investigator (PI) Scheme
If you’re a healthcare professional, you could be eligible for our Associate PI Scheme
Help with research
Through the Clinical Research Network (CRN), you can get help with:
- planning and delivering your research to achieve the greatest impact
- recruiting patients for your study
- costs for your study, if you are eligible. This could include money for extra staff, facilities or equipment
Find out more about the Services to support study delivery
