About the Awards

Our Research Awards provides us with an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the inspiring achievements of the research community across the East Midlands.

We asked people - including research staff, participants and public contributors - from across the region to nominate candidates across different categories. These categories were designed to fully capture the attributes that underpin successful research delivery.

Two judging panels were entrusted with the task of evaluating all nominations and compiling a shortlist of three candidates for each category. This proved to be a formidable challenge, given the sheer quantity and exceptional quality of the submissions received. We extend our sincere appreciation to all our judges for their invaluable contributions.

All nominations relate to NIHR research that occurred within the East Midlands during 2023/24. Judges were tasked with assessing the nominees based on criteria such as innovation, impact, reach, engagement, and ambition.

We would like to extend a thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate and congratulations to all those who received a nomination.