The PCSM Research Hub is proud to announce funding opportunities for health research at the University of Cumbria and the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine (PCSM), in collaboration with Imperial College London and the NHS in Cumbria, particularly North Cumbria Integrated Care Trust (NCIC).
We are currently offering funding for:
Past funding calls:
Health Research Projects
Health Research Projects, collaborating between University of Cumbria and NHS (NCIC)
The Health Research Projects funding scheme will fund up to 8 clinical research projects, with a maximum of £50,000 per project and a project duration of up to two years.
The aim of this Imperial NIHR BRC scheme is to provide pump-priming funding for health research projects to staff who are nurses, midwives, allied health professionals, healthcare scientists (including social scientists), pharmacists, clinical psychologists or clinicians who are employed by UoC or NCIC. The focus of any research undertaken must be for the benefit of NHS patients.
The aim for these projects is to promote and facilitate research collaboration between the NHS and the University; so where possible, there should be two co-applicants, one from UoC and another from the NHS Trust. Successful applications will be expected to produce clear outputs such as peer-reviewed research publications, research grant applications and awards and/or evidence of impact on NHS patients.
Co-funding is encouraged from NHS trusts, charities, industry partners, SMEs, Innovate UK, HDRCs, local councils, and other sources.
Health Research Project Key Dates
- Applications open: 15 May 2025
- Application deadline: 15 July 2025
- Awards announced: 16 August 2025
- Start date: All projects must start by January 1st 2026 at the latest.
Health Research Project Guidelines and Submission Forms
- For the online application form click HERE.
- To download a word format for the application form click HERE.
- To apply please read the application guidelines HERE carefully.
- Please note: Applicants must also ensure their project complies with relevant NIHR policies and funding conditions, including those relating to finance, governance, insurance, contracting, ethics, and dissemination. See our Resources for Applicants page for guidance and links to NIHR support materials.
Events and Q&A Sessions for Health Research Project Applicants
Please visit our events page for more information on a speed-dating event on 2 June 2025, and an online Q&A session on 17 June 2025 to support applicants of the Health Research Projects Funding call.
Complete and submit your Health Research Project applications by 15 July 2025.
For enquiries, contact the PCSM Research Hub Manager at pcsmresearchhub@cumbria.ac.uk.
Good luck and we look forward to receiving your application.