“NIHR is interested in building research capacity and generating high-quality research evidence to develop and evaluate innovations focused on the decarbonisation of the health and social care system. This cross-programme funding opportunity is part of the commitment to helping the health and social care system become more sustainable and reach net zero status. “
Cheryl Scott, Industry and Innovation Lead

NIHR are looking to fund research into decarbonising the health and social care system. As part of their climate  health and sustainability commitments to help reduce carbon emissions and achieve net zero, this cross-programme funding opportunity will run annually for the next 5 years. There will be £25 million total funding available across the 5 years, with a new application process opening each year.

This is a two-stage, commissioned funding opportunity. To apply for the first stage you should submit an outline application. If invited to the second stage, you will then need to complete a full application. NIHR expects to commission projects which range in size and scope, with a guideline minimum of £200,000. As part of their drive to develop capacity, this opportunity also encourages capacity building and training.

Your proposed research should aim to generate high-quality evidence, focused on decarbonisation of the health and social care system, that supports both innovations and/or existing:

  • interventions
  • service models
  • care pathways

Closing date: Wednesday 26 March 2025, 1pm

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