Increasing the evidence-base for Primary Care Practice.
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) School for Primary Care Research is a partnership between nine leading academic centres for primary care research in England.
Established in 2006, we work to increase the evidence base for primary care practice through high quality research and strategic leadership, and to build capacity in primary care with a well established training programme.
Latest news and blogs
May 2026 | NIHR SPCR Newsletter
1 June 2026
The May 2026 edition of our NIHR SPCR newsletter is out now. Sign-up to receive our monthly newsletters to stay updated about our latest news, publications and funding
George Lewith Prize - 2026 Winner Announced
1 June 2026
Congratulations to Shraddha Sriraman, from the University of Bristol, who has been named the recipient of the NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) George Lewith Prize for 2026.
Do you serve a farming community? Do you ‘make every contact count’?
29 May 2026
Written by a Three Schools’ Mental Health Award holder and colleagues, this article highlights the unique mental health challenges experienced within farming communities and the importance of making every healthcare contact count.
Current Funding Opportunities
SPCR PhD Studentships 2026
The nine SPCR member universities are now recruiting for their 2026 PhD Studentships.
More opportunities will be added as they are made available.
Nursing Commercial Research Fellowships 2026
The nine SPCR member universities, along with the University of Birmingham and University of Newcastle are now recruiting for Nursing Commercial Research Fellowships 2026
More opportunities will be added as they are made available.
Upcoming Events and Latest Publications
SPCR Black in Primary Care Research Event
Tuesday, 22 September 2026 to Wednesday, 23 September 2026
Latest publications
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Operant Approach Activity Pacing Interventions for the Management of Chronic Pain A Systematic Review
Journal article
Deborah Antcliff et al, (2026), The Clinical Journal of Pain
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Your Voice Matters: Using Participatory Film to Engage People with Chronic Pain in Public Involvement and Research
Journal article
Harrisson, Sarah et al, (2026), Center for Open Science
Members
The NIHR School for Primary Care Research is a research and capacity-building partnership between nine leading centres for academic primary care across England, with our Directorate hosted at the Keele University.
