Research Program Awards

Commissioned Research derived from ad-hoc opportunities to exploit partnership funding

Opportunity-Led Awards (2010-current)

 

High quality research in priority areas by working with users of research (inc. policy-makers, practitioners and commissioners), generators of researchers, patients, clients, carers and others.

Covid-19 Rapid Response (2020)

Early Intervention Transformation Project  (2015)

Outcomes of the Implementation of Smoking Prevention Intervention  (2014)

Dementia Care  (2013 & 2014)

Outcomes of the Implementation of Telemonitoring NI  (2013)

Bamford Implementation and Bamford Rapid Reviews  (2011)

Suicide Prevention  (2008 & 2009)

Antimicrobial Resistance  (2005)

Investing in Health & NIPEC  (2004)

Targeting Social Need  (2003)

Recognised Research Group Awards (2000-2012)

NI Longitudinal Study (NILS) Awards (2008-2010)

Awards aimed at improving the impact and reach of research and funding for research workshops/conferences promoting evidence-based practice & research dissemination relevant to the HSC

An annual contribution (of around £3M) from HSC R&D Division to the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) supports important national research targeting the questions that are most important to doctors, patients and other evidence-users and the areas of research where the need and opportunity is greatest

This investment enables Northern Ireland-based researchers to lead on applications for NIHR research opportunities. Click here for examples of over £25M NIHR-funded research led from NI.

Enabling Research Awards (Awards to support researchers in their acquisition of funding).