The NIHR is the largest funder of health and care research in the UK. Hear the latest opportunities from the NIHR academy, dedicated to helping health and care researchers at every stage of their research career.
Click on the headings below to find out more about each opportunity.
Researchers can now apply for both the Pre-Application Support Fund (Cohort 7) and the Doctoral Award (Cohort 2) to further their research interests in drug and alcohol addiction focusing on early intervention and prevention.
We provide a range of leadership development resources aimed at enhancing the leadership and management skills of health and care research professionals. They support you whether you are a new or an experienced leader. You can access them by our webinars or e-learning modules. Topics range from hybrid working, strategic awareness, public speaking and much more.
Funding to support postdoctoral researchers who want to gain specific skills and experience to underpin the next phase of their research career. Open to applications 10 December to 27th March.
Extra support to prepare a competitive application for an NIHR career development award. Closing: 4 December 2025
A 5-year fully funded award for research leaders of the future to promote effective translation of research and strengthen health, public health and care research leadership at the highest academic levels. Closing: 10 December 2025.
A unique opportunity to design and undertake a short, bespoke placement within a part of the NIHR. Tailored to your individual research training needs and background, the award aims to enhance your research career, skills, and professional network. Closing: 20 November 2025
Supports individuals working in Local Authority settings and NIHR Academy members to design and apply for funds to undertake short placements, allowing them to move between NIHR and Local Authority settings in either direction. Closing: 20 November 2025
Up to 5 years of funding for individuals at the postdoctoral level to engage in research activities. This award is open to senior clinicians and senior practitioners who have already been awarded a PhD or a MD. Closing: 25 November 2025.
Fellowships to help you complete a PhD in applied health or social care research. This award is open to health and social care professionals. Closing: 15 January 2026
7 years of funding for anyone interested in establishing a career in clinical academia. In partnership with the Medical Research Council (MRC), Cancer Research UK (CRUK) and the British Heart Foundation (BHF). Closing: 3 March 2026.
A development award of up to £100,000 to support research teams to collaborate on a future application to other research programmes, expand their research network, and develop research capacity. Closing: 28 January 2026
Salaried time to undertake funded postdoctoral research and a bespoke training and development programme. This award is open to those working in local authorities, social care and public health, health and care professionals, and other postdoctoral research and researchers. Closing: 16 December 2025