NIHR Programme Grants for Applied Research (PGfAR) is inviting applications for research proposals to develop individual programmes of applied health research.
Research funded through a Programme Grant typically consists of an interrelated group of high quality projects focused on a coherent theme and hence require multidisciplinary approaches, including clinical, health economics, statistics, qualitative and behavioural sciences, to ensure that research objectives can be met. The amount awarded and the length of the funding period will depend on the nature of the proposed work, in particular whether or not the proposal includes a substantial powered trial.
This is a two-stage, researcher-led funding opportunity. To apply for the first stage you should submit an outline application. If invited to the second stage, you will then need to complete a full application.
Key dates
- 18 June 2025, 1pm – Outline application opening date
- 13 August 2025, 1pm – Outline application closing date
- 08 October 2025, 1pm – Full application opening date
- 03 December 2025, 1pm – Full application closing date
- March 2026 – Full application funding decision
Visit funding web page
(https://www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/programme-grants-applied-research-june-2025)
