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
Public Perceptions of the Future of Primary Care: My Experience as a Peer Researcher
1 hours and 5 minutes ago
Public contributor Sadir Mir reflects on their experience as a peer researcher in an NIHR SPCR-funded primary care research project.
Three Schools' Mental Health Programme Research Leads to New Lived Experience Research Toolkit
13 July 2026
Research funded through the Three Schools' Mental Health Programme has led to the launch of a new lived experience research toolkit for health and justice.
How ‘active’ GP surgeries might support better everyday health and care
9 July 2026
New research highlights how initiatives such as the parkrun Practice initiative and the Active Practice Charter could help GP practices promote physical activity while supporting improvements in the quality of patient care
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
NIHR Academy Members' Conference 2026
Tuesday, 06 October 2026 to Wednesday, 07 October 2026
SPCR Trainees Event 2026
Wednesday, 11 November 2026 to Thursday, 12 November 2026
Latest publications
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Implementation of digital health interventions in primary care in high-income countries: a systematic review
Journal article
Judith Edwards et al, (2026)
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Comparing practice characteristics and quality outcomes between parkrun and non-parkrun GP practices in England, with a focus on socioeconomic equity: a cross-sectional study
Journal article
Callum Leese et al, (2026)
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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
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.
