Funding opportunities
The HTA programme commissions research in three different ways: through the commissioned funding stream which advertises calls for research proposals that address specific topics, by advertising special calls for research proposals that address themed areas, and by funding HTA clinical trials and evaluation studies that are proposed directly by researchers.
For details about the new NIHR/MRC joint strategy for translational research and the launch of the EME programme visit our new opportunities zone.
The HTA programme is one of five programmes managed by NETSCC. If you are unsure about which programme to contact find out more here
The HTA programme has worked with Cancer Research UK to produce guidance to help clarify some of the differences between the programmes in relation to the cancer research that they fund. For further information please visit the NETSCC website.
Calls for proposals
Commissioned calls
Commissioned calls for research proposals are advertised four times a year. This call is now open.
Themed calls
Themed calls for proposals are one-off calls for research in areas where a particular need has been identified. This call is closed.
Flu pandemic call
The NIHR is looking to commission research proposals in the area of flu. This call is closed.
Calls for proposals and funding
HTA Clinical Evaluation and Trials
Grants are available for evaluation studies as well as the normal clinical trials on topics proposed directly by researchers. Next cut-off: 1pm on 7 October.
NIHR Clinical trial unit funding
Priming funds are available for clinical trial units who intend to conduct NIHR research studies.
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