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
SPCR Masterclass Recording | Designing Inclusive and Accessible Health Research
20 May 2026
The SPCR recently hosted an online masterclass on Designing Inclusive and Accessible Health Research
Black in Primary Care Research Event
19 May 2026
Following the findings of the Black in Primary Care Research Leadership project the SPCR will be hosting a residential Black in Primary Care Research Event in September 2026.
SPCR IN Focus | Dementia Action Week 2026
18 May 2026
The SPCR is marking Dementia Action Week by highlighting research that is raising awareness, improving understanding, and helping people affected by dementia.
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
NIHR Masterclass | Essential Guide to Grant Applications 2026
Tuesday, 19 May 2026 to Thursday, 21 May 2026, 9am - 4pm
Public Collaborator Training: Reviewing Plain English Summaries (or Lay Summaries) FULLY BOOKED
Thursday, 21 May 2026, 1pm to 2.30pm
NIHR Webinar | Compassionate and inclusive leadership
Monday, 01 June 2026, 1pm to 2pm
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.
