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National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) - Programme Grants for Applied Research (PGfAR)
Supports work that will deliver findings with practical application, typically through improved healthcare or better healthcare delivery, within three to five years of programme's end.
Award programme/theme
Programme grant
Funding amount range
Over £500,000
Maximum duration
Over 5 years
National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) - Rapid Funding Scheme (RFS)
The Rapid Funding Scheme (RFS) offers researchers the opportunity to apply for funds to conduct rapid baseline data collection, as well as other feasibility work, prior to intervention implementation, for time-limited opportunities such as a natural experiment or similar evaluations of a new public health intervention.
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Project grant
Funding amount range
Under £50,000
Maximum duration
6 months
Submission deadline
National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) - Research for Patient Benefit (RfPB)
Funds health, public health and social care research covering a wide range of health service challenges. The aim of the programme is to fund topics and research methodologies that increase the effectiveness of NHS services, provide value for money and benefit patients.
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Project grant
Funding amount range
£250,001 to £500,000
Maximum duration
3 years
National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) - Systematic Reviews (SR)
Funds systematic reviews to identify, evaluate, combine and summarise the findings of all relevant individual studies, to provide decision makers with the best possible information about the effects of tests, treatments and other interventions used in health and social care.
Funding amount range
Over £500,000
Rosetrees Trust - Project Grants
Funds translational research that will lead to major advances in medical treatment. Priority will be projects addressing a key clinical need and have a good chance of being developed further towards clinical translation and patient benefit.
Award programme/theme
Project grant
Funding amount range
£100,001 to £250,000
Maximum duration
3 years
The Health Foundation - Clinician Scientist Fellowships
Provides five years of funding to enable talented clinicians to pursue academic research alongside their clinical practice.
Award programme/theme
Fellowship
Funding amount range
£250,001 to £500,000
Maximum duration
5 years
The Hidradenitis Suppurativa Trust - Project Grant
Aim is to find a suitable long-lasting treatment or cure for Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Preference is given to those wishing to look further into their Top 10 Research Priorities.
Award programme/theme
Project grant