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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 | Engaging people experiencing socioeconomic deprivation in research

SPCR Masterclass Recording | Engaging people experiencing socioeconomic deprivation in research

The SPCR recently hosted a masterclass titled “Engaging people experiencing socioeconomic deprivation in research.” The session explored practical and meaningful ways to involve underserved communities in research, highlighting why inclusion matters and how researchers can better design studies that are accessible, equitable, and grounded in lived experience.

Online consultation tools should not be a mandatory first step to access primary mental healthcare

Online consultation tools should not be a mandatory first step to access primary mental healthcare

Researchers from the University of Bristol have found that online consultation tools should not be a required first step for accessing GP care, according to a study funded by the NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR), grant 598.

New Training and Development Booklet Launched to Support Public Collaborators in Research

New Training and Development Booklet Launched to Support Public Collaborators in Research

A new Public Collaborator Training and Development Booklet has been soft launched to strengthen the skills, confidence, and knowledge of people involved in patient and public involvement (PPI) in research.

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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.

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Three NIHR Research Schools' Mental Health Programme Masters Scholarships

A new funding opportunity is now open: Master’s Scholarships to build future capacity in academic mental health research.

Deadline: Thursday 26 March 2026, 13:00

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Pharmacy Commercial Research Fellow

If you’re a Pharmacy Professional keen to shape the future of commercial research in primary care and community pharmacy, this fellowship offers a rare chance to work at the intersection of practice, research, and industry.

Deadline: Tuesday 31 March 2026, 13:00

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Applications Now Open for the George Lewith Prize 2026

The NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) is welcoming applications from medical students for the George Lewith prize.

Deadline: 12 noon on Friday 24th April 2026.

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NIHR Three Schools’ Dementia Research Programme – Post-Doctoral Fellowship Scheme

Applications are now open for the NIHR Three Schools’ Dementia Research Programme Post-Doctoral Fellowship Scheme.

Deadline: Friday 1 May 2026, 17:00

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Upcoming Events and Latest Publications

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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.

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