All the latest updates on research and events.
The PALP-AF Study
18 July 2024
Test for sore throat cuts antibiotic use by nearly a third
12 July 2024
A clinical scoring test developed by NIHR-funded researchers has cut the use of antibiotics prescribed for sore throats by nearly a third.
NIHR Three Schools Prevention Programme Funding Call now live
1 July 2024
NIHR Three Schools Prevention Programme calls for Pre and Post-Doc Fellowships and Career Development Awards now live
Funding Call for Three NIHR Research Schools' Dementia Research Programme is live!
27 June 2024
The NIHR Three Schools Dementia Research Programme has new funding opportunities.
Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences: Gene Feder
4 June 2024
Professor Gene Feder has been elected a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences.
Call for Three NIHR Research Schools' Mental Health Programme Commissioned Research is live!
3 June 2024
Commissioned Research call from Phase 2 of the Three NIHR Research Schools' Mental Health Programme is now live!
Three NIHR Research Schools' Mental Health Programme | Funding Announcement 2
22 May 2024
Commissioned call for research to be launched on Monday 3 June 2024
George Lewith Prize - 2024 Winner Announced
17 May 2024
April 2024 | NIHR SPCR Newsletter
7 May 2024
The April NIHR SPCR newsletter is out now. Sign-up to receive our monthly newsletters to stay updated about our latest news, publications and funding.
National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Senior Research Leader for Nursing
3 May 2024
Congratulations to SPCR colleague Dr Andrew Finney from the School of Nursing and Midwifery who has been awarded the post of National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Senior Research Leader for Nursing.
Winner of the RCGP SAPC Outstanding Early Career Primary Care Scientist Award.
2 May 2024
Congratulations to former SPCR doctoral student Ben_Bowers for winning the RCGP SAPC Outstanding Early Career Primary Care Scientist Award.
New Centre for Applied Excellence in Skin and Allergy Research at Bristol
25 April 2024
A new Centre for Applied Excellence in Skin and Allergy Research (CAESAR) is to be set up at Bristol.
Eczema in children: uncertainties addressed
8 April 2024
NIHR have put together a new Collection which brings together major NIHR research, including SPCR funded projects, on the prevention and treatment of eczema.
March 2024 | NIHR SPCR Newsletter
26 March 2024
The March NIHR SPCR newsletter is out now. Sign-up to receive our monthly newsletters to stay updated about our latest news, publications and funding.
Now Open! SPCR Public Involvement and Engagement Fund
25 March 2024
SPCR has launched a new PPIE funding call to provide researchers with funds to explore and develop new relationships with groups, organisations and communities currently under-served by research or health and care in general.
George Lewith Prize 2024 - Open for applications
18 March 2024
The NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) is welcoming applications from medical students for the George Lewith prize. Applications need to be submitted by 12noon on Friday 19 April 2024.
Congratulations to the new NIHR Senior Investigators 2024
15 March 2024
The NIHR has appointed 43 new Senior Investigators in 2024 and we are pleased to congratulate our SPCR colleagues in their appointments.
15 doctoral studentships available focusing on dementia-related-research
5 March 2024
15 new doctoral studentships from the NIHR Three Schools Dementia programme. Studentships relating to different areas of dementia research available via 10 UK universities.
Impact Case study: Preventing early heart disease in high-risk patients
4 March 2024
Use of new software developed with NIHR SPCR funding is identifying more patients at high risk of early heart disease and heart attacks. Earlier diagnosis and treatment are saving lives and shaping healthcare policy.