9 January 2026
This year, NIHR is celebrating their 20th anniversary, marking 2 decades of supporting health and care research. Over the past 20 years, NIHR have helped turn research into better care, new treatments and real change for people across the UK and beyond. They have also made a significant investment into public health, with the Specialist Centre for Public Health being funded from 1 October 2023.
Throughout 2026, we'll be showcasing public health research, reflecting on what has been achieved, and looking ahead to the future.
NIHR have also launched 2 new prizes to celebrate pioneers of health and care research...
The prizes will recognise researchers who demonstrate exceptional leadership, impact, innovation, and a strong commitment to making research more inclusive and relevant to patients, communities, and health and care delivery.
We will award prizes to:
20 rising research leaders
20 research delivery leaders
Applications opened on 21 January and close on 18 March 2026.