# James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnerships Rolling Funding Opportunity **Funder:** NIHR **Deadline:** 25 November 2026 **Frequency:** Continuous **Eligible countries:** GB **Official call:** https://www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/nihr-james-lind-alliance-priority-setting-partnerships-rolling-funding-opportunity/36179 **Last updated:** 16 Aug 2026 ## Eligibility & scope Funds research studies addressing James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnerships' priorities, identified collaboratively by patients, carers, and clinicians. Rolling opportunity across multiple NIHR research programmes; applications can be submitted at any time as rounds re-open shortly after the previous round closes. ## Summary The James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnerships Rolling Funding Opportunity supports research that directly addresses health and care research priorities identified through structured dialogue between patients, carers, and clinicians. This is a continuous call across multiple NIHR research programmes in the UK, enabling applications throughout the year as new rounds open. Funding targets the research questions that matter most to the people who will benefit from the results. ## Who should apply - UK-based researchers aligned with NIHR research programmes - Teams working on research questions prioritised by a JLA Priority Setting Partnership - Researchers willing to engage patients and carers in research design and delivery - Projects addressing unmet needs identified through systematic priority-setting with stakeholders ## Key dates - Rolling opportunity: new rounds open shortly after each round closes; check NIHR website for current deadline - Applications accepted throughout the year as rounds cycle - Funding spans multiple NIHR research programmes with varying project durations ## Tips for applicants - Align your research question explicitly to a published JLA Priority Setting Partnership output; panel evaluators will cross-check. - Embed patient and carer involvement in the research design itself, not just dissemination; JLA-funded research expects co-production from outset. - Check which NIHR research programme (EME, PGfAR, HS&DR, etc.) your project best fits; the rolling mechanism spans programmes with different funding scales and timelines. ## Frequently asked questions ### What makes a research question eligible for JLA Priority Setting Partnership funding? Your research must directly address a health or care priority identified through a published JLA Priority Setting Partnership, which brings together patients, carers, and clinicians to set agendas collaboratively. You should reference the specific JLA partnership output your project aligns with in your application. ### Is this a continuous rolling call? Yes, it is a rolling opportunity spanning multiple NIHR research programmes. New rounds open shortly after the previous round closes, so applications are accepted at any time throughout the year. ### Which NIHR programmes can I apply to via this call? This is a cross-programme call spanning multiple NIHR research programmes; the specific programmes eligible and their funding scales vary. Check the NIHR website for the current round to identify which programmes are open. ### Do I have to involve patients and carers in my research? Yes, meaningful patient and carer involvement in the research design and delivery is expected, consistent with the JLA's values of co-production and ensuring research addresses the priorities that matter to users. --- Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/nihr-james-lind-alliance-priority-setting-partnerships--2026-11) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying. **See which EU calls match your profile.** [Preview your matches in 30 seconds, no signup](https://grantsby.eu/demo?ref=llm_grant_md).