Interested in shaping research funding decisions?
We’ve opened a range of opportunities to join our decision-making committees across multiple research programmes.
Closing date: 26 May 2026
Learn more about the opportunities available and apply at ⬇️
https://t.co/pqpSrvCNCm
🔍 We’re looking for members of the public to join our committees and help shape the health & care research we fund.
👉 We want people from all walks of life who can use their lived experience to improve research.
🗓️ Apply by 27 Feb 2026. https://t.co/LQsgf1ObQJ
Missed our January News & Research newsletter?
Catch up on major research findings, new funding announcements, NIHR20 research leaders prizes, and key updates from across our health and care research community.
🔗 Read it here: https://t.co/myWsbARuCg
After being diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia at 59, John signed up to Join Dementia Research and took part in several studies. 🧠
By taking part in research, he will help others affected by dementia in the future.
Sign up today ⬇️https://t.co/oTnJALuoup
Planning a clinical trial? Don't know where to start?
Check out the Clinical Trials Toolkit, an interactive colour-coded routemap that can give you tips on legal and good practice requirements!
It's packed with great advice, take a look! https://t.co/HSXRobySGa
The last 12 months saw many amazing breakthroughs, thanks to research we supported.
From drones delivering defibrillators to ‘at-home spit tests’ for prostate cancer, research has helped evolve the way health conditions are diagnosed and treated. This research is only possible because of the people who volunteer to take part.
Read about 5 of the biggest research findings of 2025 at https://t.co/y8DVTJacsk
We're offering #ResearchFunding to address research priorities identified by @LindAlliance
These health and care priorities have been identified by patients, carers and clinicians to ensure that research helps the people who need it most.
For more details and to apply for funding, please see https://t.co/XmEtXzmvvp
Exciting news for early career researchers (ECR) focusing on renal breakthroughs 👇
We’re launching our ECR bursaries, designed to support researchers at a crucial stage of their career and help build momentum in kidney research.
These will allow ECRs to take advantage of valuable development opportunities that will enhance your research skills, networks, and career progression. Funding can be used to support attendance at upcoming events such as UK Kidney Week (UKKW).
This exciting new scheme will create opportunities and support that’ll empower the next generation of kidney researchers.
Closes for applications on 01 February.
For more information and details about how to apply, click here: https://t.co/yxcOI3TOfA
2026 starts with big news! 🎉
Our first news and research newsletter of the year is out: Alzheimer’s testing, whooping cough research, why inclusion matters, NIHR20 & leadership opportunities all in one place 👇
🔗 https://t.co/QthAoriR6F
If you are interested in taking part in the new #norovirus vaccine study being run at #Weymouth Research Hub you can find out for here and register for more details. We will be open from Monday and huge thanks to all who have signed up so far! ⭐️ https://t.co/Y46GQJbOy9
Today we have reaffirmed our commitment to men's health by laying out key research priorities and planned investments as part of the government’s National Men’s Health Strategy.
The strategy outlines how we will fund and support research across a wide range of areas, with a core focus on advancing research in prostate cancer, mental health and suicide prevention.
Find out more at https://t.co/0p5gYw2fGA
Actor and comedian Stephen Fry is encouraging more people to get involved in research to help improve treatments and care for everyone.
This comes after yesterday's launch of the government's Men's Health Strategy, which outlines how we will fund and support research into areas such as mental health and prostate cancer.
Could you take part in research too? Find out more at https://t.co/VRBUhmdoOR
📷 Claudio Raschella
There's a lot happening on the internet, so we hope this video of a black skimmer feeding at twilight brings a moment of relaxation.
Sound up for maximum zen.
Recruitment to the MODERNISED #EarlyDetection trial is over halfway!
Thank you to the 758 people who have taken part so far, & to all the research teams involved.
The trial is seeing if a simple blood test can spot the earliest signs of 10 different #cancers.
Find out more 👇
It’s #WorldDiabetesDay 💙
We’re celebrating 2 incredible years of the T1DRA study!
✅ Nearly 14,000 participants so far
🔍 Exciting data emerging
👥 Still recruiting — join us!
Together, we’re advancing our understanding of Type 1 Diabetes
#T1DRA#T1D#ResearchMatters