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
The SPaCE Project Parent Carer Survey
24 March 2023
Opportunities
SPCR Post Graduate Opportunities
The next round of PhD Studentships and Post Doctoral Fellowships and the Primary Care Clinicians Career Progression Fellowships are open now.
Applications are invited for applicants with a strong academic record and a commitment to a career in academic primary care.
Closing Date for PDF / PCCCP: 1pm 25 April 2023
SPCR Undergraduate Internship Programme
Applications for our Undergraduate Student Internship Programme are now open.
Each university arranges their own recruitment processes for the internship projects. Further information on how to apply can be found in each project description.
Undergraduate Opportunity: George Lewith Prize
The George Lewith Prize is an essay competition for medical students and aims to raise the profile of academic primary care as a discipline.
Closing date for entries: by 1pm on Friday 28 April 2023.
Upcoming events
Three Research Schools' Mental Health Programme | Cultural competence and inclusivity in research webinar
Tuesday, 04 April 2023, 11am to 12pm
Engaging with policy makers: can your research influence policy? Webinar
Thursday, 20 April 2023, 1pm to 2pm
Planning and navigating research ethical approvals: from beginner to expert
Thursday, 20 April 2023, 1pm to 2pm
Latest publications
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Self-management of multiple long-term conditions: A systematic review of the barriers and facilitators amongst people experiencing socioeconomic deprivation
Journal article
Abi Woodward , et al, (2023), PLOS One, 18
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The functions of self-harm in young people and their perspectives about future general practitioner-led care: A qualitative study
Journal article
Faraz Mughal received funding for NIHR School for Primary Care Research. Grant Number: SCPR-1572020-20, (2023), Wiley Online Library, Wiley Online Library
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Demographic characteristics, long-term health conditions and healthcare experiences of 6333 trans and non-binary adults in England: nationally representative evidence from the 2021 GP Patient Survey
Journal article
Catherine L Saunders et al, (2023), BMJ Open, BMJ Open 2023;13:e068099, 13
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.
