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HSDR Researcher-Led
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The NIHR Researcher-Led HSDR Programme funds investigator-initiated research on health and social care delivery systems in the UK. The call is open to UK-based researchers and supports projects of any duration and budget within the programme's scope, with mandatory inclusive research design and sex/gender considerations built into all applications. This is a 2-stage process beginning with a concise 5-page outline application.
Details
| Funder | NIHR |
| Consortium | No |
| Application | 2-stage: outline application → full application |
| Eligible countries | GB |
Eligibility & scope
Researcher-led funding for health and social care delivery research (HSDR Programme). No fixed limits on project duration, funding amount, or number of co-applicants. Outline requires a max 5-page research plan plus flow diagram and references. UK-based researchers; inclusive research design and sex/gender considerations required throughout.
Who Should Apply
- •UK-based researchers conducting health and social care delivery research
- •Teams designing projects with inclusive and co-productive elements
- •Applicants with explicit consideration of sex and gender across study design
- •Researchers comfortable with flexible project structures (no fixed duration or budget ceiling)
Key Dates
- •Two-stage process: outline application followed by full application (check NIHR website for specific deadlines)
- •Outline applications limited to 5 pages plus flow diagram and references
Tips for Applicants
- ✓The outline stage is your filter: clarity and feasibility matter more than scope. Use the 5-page limit to demonstrate a coherent research question, not to compress a full proposal.
- ✓Inclusive research design and sex/gender analysis are mandatory, not optional add-ons. Evidence of co-applicant or co-investigator involvement from service users or populations affected strengthens both stages.
- ✓The flow diagram can carry weight in the outline stage, use it to signal complexity and stakeholder touchpoints clearly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a budget cap for NIHR Researcher-Led HSDR projects?
No, the call has no fixed limits on funding amount or project duration. Budget flexibility is set by the HSDR programme scope.
How many co-applicants can I include in a Researcher-Led HSDR application?
There is no fixed limit on the number of co-applicants, allowing teams to structure their research partnership as the project demands.
What is required in the outline application for NIHR Researcher-Led HSDR?
A maximum 5-page research plan, a flow diagram, and references. The outline feeds into a full application stage for successful proposals.
Who is eligible for the NIHR Researcher-Led HSDR Programme?
UK-based researchers designing projects that include inclusive research design and sex/gender considerations throughout the study.
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