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.
Current Funding Opportunities
NIHR Three Schools' Mental Health Research Programme Funding Call
The NIHR Three Schools' Mental Health Research Programme has a new funding opportunity.
- Research Development Grant for Mental Health in Different Religious Groups - deadline 15:30 on Monday 21 October 2024.
Funding Call for NIHR Three Schools' Dementia Research Programme
The NIHR Three Schools' Dementia Research Programme has new funding opportunities.
Research Projects – outline proposals are due by 23 September 2024
Career Development Awards – applications are due by 16 October 2024
NIHR Three Schools' Prevention Research Programme Research Projects and Practice Evaluation Scheme Funding Call
The NIHR Three Schools' Prevention Research Programme has new funding opportunities.
- NIHR Three Research Schools' Prevention Programme – Practice Evaluation Scheme 24/25
The deadline for Expressions of Interests, which are mandatory, is 5pm on 31 October 2024.
- NIHR Three Research Schools' Prevention Programme – Research Projects Call
Deadline of 5pm on Friday 29 November 2024.
PhD Programme for Primary Care Clinicians
The Primary Care Clinicians PhD programme is now open for applications. Applications for the 2025 programme are welcomed from clinicians of all disciplines working in UK primary care, for example: practice nurses; health visitors; dentists, primary care pharmacists; optometrists working in primary care and general practitioners (NB this list is not exhaustive)
Closing date: 11.59pm Thursday 12th December 2024
Latest news and blogs
Recording of the Wellcome DTP webinar is now live
25 September 2024
A recording of the Wellcome Q&A DTP webinar is now available for those who couldn't attend.
Three NIHR Research Schools' Mental Health Programme Research Development Grant Funding Call
16 September 2024
The NIHR Three Schools Mental Health Research Programme has launched a new Research Development Grant for Mental Health in Different Religious Groups
Researchers of Black Heritage and Primary Care Research Leadership in England – Invitation to participate
10 September 2024
We are interested in hearing the views of Heads of Department and researchers of Black heritage engaged in primary care research, across career levels.
Upcoming Events and Latest Publications
SPCR Masterclass | What public reviewers look for in a grant application – Part 2; Public Involvement Sections
Wednesday, 16 October 2024, 2pm to 3pm
QNI Masterclass | Conducting Service Evaluations
Tuesday, 05 November 2024, 1pm to 2pm
Writing a Journal Article: a beginners guide
Wednesday, 06 November 2024, 11am to 12.30pm
Latest publications
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What over the counter (OTC) products have been evaluated for anxiety in adults aged 18–60? A scoping review.
Journal article
Rachael Frost et al, (2024), Journal of Mental Health, Journal of Mental Health
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More evidence needed before upper respiratory tract point-of-care microbiological testing for respiratory infections is used in primary care
Journal article
Beth Stuart and Alastair D. Hay, (2024), ScienceDirect
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AI-guided deep vein thrombosis diagnosis in primary care: protocol for cohort with qualitative assessment
Journal article
Kerstin Nothnagel et al, (2024), BJGP Open, BJGP
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.
