Is your care home interested in supporting a research study, but not sure that it can commit?
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) is offering £1,500 to care homes that are prepared to support a research study.
You do not need any research experience to apply, and you can choose when to take on the research study.
What you get
- £1,500 upfront in April 2026.
- Extra funding for each research study that you support, after the study has ended.
What you commit to
- Support at least one research study in the 2026-27 financial year.
- Engage with the NIHR Research Delivery Network.
- Take part in research promotion activities and a Research Experience Survey.
- ‘Good Clinical Practice’ training for at least one staff member.
Important details:
- Funding will be provided from 1 April 2026.
- The money must be spent before April 2027.
- It cannot be spent on estates, expensive equipment, or training.
- Deadline for applications is 5th January (depending on your region).
To apply:
- The application is online, here. It is short!
- We have put the questions into a Word document (attached to this email) so you can see what information you’ll need to provide.
More information:
- There is more information on the NIHR web page here.
- Contact your Regional Research Delivery Network if you need more information (email addresses at the bottom of the NIHR web page).