The NIHR Research for Patient Benefit (RfPB) Programme is inviting outline applications for research proposals that are concerned with the day-to-day practice of health and care service staff, and that have the potential to have an impact on the health or wellbeing of patients and users of health and care services.
As a commissioned call, proposals submitted to this funding opportunity will need to demonstrate that they address DHSC priorities while still addressing the core tenets of RfPB’s scope.
The programme aims to fund high quality quantitative and qualitative research with a clear trajectory to patient benefit. It particularly encourages applications that have a strong element of interaction with patients and the public and that have been conceived in association with a relevant group of service users.
This is a two-stage, commissioned 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.
Webinar
We held a virtual webinar for this funding opportunity on Tuesday 10 March at 2pm for potential applicants.
Visit funding web page
(https://www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/research-patient-benefit-march-2026/2026352-2026353-2026354)
