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
New Policy Recommendations Call for Coordinated Approach to Supporting Young People at Risk of Suicide
7 July 2026
Findings from the Three Schools’ ATTUNE study have informed new policy recommendations aimed at strengthening cross-sector collaboration and improving suicide prevention support for young people across the UK.
June 2026 | NIHR SPCR Newsletter
6 July 2026
The June 2026 edition of our NIHR SPCR newsletter is out now. Sign-up to receive our monthly newsletters to stay updated about our latest news, publications and funding
Celebrating 20 Years of Research Impact on Research Appreciation Day
5 July 2026
This Research Appreciation Day, we're celebrating the people, partnerships, and research that have driven 20 years of innovation and impact at the School for Primary Care Research.
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.
Nursing Commercial Research Fellowships 2026
The nine SPCR member universities, along with the University of Birmingham and University of Newcastle are now recruiting for Nursing Commercial Research Fellowships 2026
More opportunities will be added as they are made available.
Upcoming Events and Latest Publications
SPCR Black in Primary Care Research Event
Tuesday, 22 September 2026 to Wednesday, 23 September 2026
NIHR Academy Members' Conference 2026
Tuesday, 06 October 2026 to Wednesday, 07 October 2026
SPCR Trainees Event 2026
Wednesday, 11 November 2026 to Thursday, 12 November 2026
Latest publications
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Operant Approach Activity Pacing Interventions for the Management of Chronic Pain A Systematic Review
Journal article
Deborah Antcliff et al, (2026), The Clinical Journal of Pain
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Your Voice Matters: Using Participatory Film to Engage People with Chronic Pain in Public Involvement and Research
Journal article
Harrisson, Sarah et al, (2026), Center for Open Science
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.
