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.
Current Funding Opportunities
NIHR Three Schools' Prevention Research Programme Research Projects and Practice Evaluation Scheme Funding Call
The NIHR Three Schools' Prevention Research Programme has new funding opportunities.
Second Call for Applications: NIHR Three Schools Prevention Research Programme – Pre-Application Support Fund
The deadline for applications is 4pm on Friday 28 February 2025. Find out more
Three NIHR Research Schools' Mental Health Programme Funding Call - Suicide Prevention
In this funding call, the Three NIHR Research Schools' Mental Health Programme are interested in commissioning research to evaluate interventions aimed at reducing suicide attempts and suicide.
We have a maximum budget of £400,000 and are looking only to fund one research award. For this round, we are particularly interested in research that will rapidly be able to demonstrate impact and/or inform policy.
Suicide Prevention Call - deadline 12 noon on Thursday 30 January 2025.
Latest news and blogs
Second Call for Applications: NIHR Three Schools Prevention Research Programme – Pre-Application Support Fund
17 January 2025
The NIHR have just launched a second call for the NIHR Three Schools Prevention Research Programme Pre-Application Support Fund, aimed at supporting individuals in preparing strong applications for an NIHR Career Development funding award.
Editorial Highlights Digital Technology's Role in Mental Health Care
13 January 2025
A new editorial in BMC Digital Health explores the transformative potential of digital tools, such as mobile apps and online therapy, in addressing global mental health challenges. Anna Price was funded by a NIHR Three Schools’ Mental Health Research Fellowship.
Congratulations to Professor Elaine Hay on her MBE for Services to Medical Research
9 January 2025
Huge congratulations to Professor Elaine Hay, at Keele School of Medicine and SPCR researcher, on being awarded an MBE for services to medical research.
Upcoming Events and Latest Publications
SPCR Masterclass | Improving inclusivity and diversity in clinical trials
Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 11am to 12pm
NIHR Student Engagement Event: 'Is a Career in Research for me?'
Thursday, 23 January 2025, 10am to 4.30pm
Online Seminar | Care gaps among people presenting to the hospital following self-harm
Thursday, 30 January 2025, 12pm to 1pm
Latest publications
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Experiences and impact of moral injury in prisons
Victoria Williamson et al, (2025), European Journal of Psychotraumatology, 16
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Biomarkers Suitable for Early Detection of Intrathoracic Cancers in Primary Care: A Systematic Review
Wasim Hamad et al, (2025), Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev (2025) 34 (1): 19–34., Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev (2025) 34 (1): 19–34.
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Editorial perspective: digital technology and the future of mental health treatment
Anna Price and Alastair Van Heerden , (2025), BMC Digital Health, BMC Digital Health volume 3, Article number: 5 (2025)
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.
