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James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnerships
Rolling deadline; no fixed closing date stated
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The James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnerships rolling call funds hypothesis-driven evaluations of promising clinical interventions aligned with patient and researcher co-identified priorities. Eligible teams must demonstrate proof of concept in humans, secure patient and public involvement from the start, and work across disciplines at UK institutions. This is a domestic NIHR programme open continuously without fixed deadlines.
Details
| Funder | NIHR |
| Application | 2-stage: outline application → full application |
| Frequency | Continuous |
| Eligible countries | GB |
Eligibility & scope
EME Programme rolling call for hypothesis-driven evaluation of promising interventions aligned with James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership priorities. Requires proof of concept in humans, patient/public co-design from outset, and a multidisciplinary team. UK institutions only (domestic programme). Clinical trials must engage an accredited UKCRC CTU.
Who Should Apply
- •Multidisciplinary teams including clinicians, researchers, and patient/public representatives from the outset
- •Applicants based at UK academic medical centres or NHS trusts
- •Interventions with preliminary proof of concept in human settings
- •Projects addressing questions ranked by James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnerships
- •Clinical trials must partner with an accredited UKCRC Clinical Trials Unit
Key Dates
- •Rolling deadline: apply at any time with no fixed closing date
- •Two-stage evaluation: outline application → shortlisted teams submit full application and interview
- •Timeline from outline to funding decision varies; check NIHR website for current turnaround
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Anchor your research question to a James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership output; misalignment with co-identified priorities is a common rejection reason.
- ✓Patient and public involvement must be embedded in design and team governance from day one, tokenistic consultation in the methods will weaken the outline.
- ✓If your trial requires a CTU, name the accredited unit and confirm their willingness in the outline; unconfirmed CTU partnerships delay the full application stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership process?
It is a structured collaboration between patients, carers, and researchers to identify and rank unanswered questions in a health condition. NIHR EME funds evaluations that address these co-identified priorities.
Do I need proof of concept before applying to the James Lind Alliance call?
Yes, your intervention must demonstrate proof of concept in humans; early-stage laboratory or animal work alone is not sufficient.
Can international applicants apply to the NIHR EME James Lind Alliance call?
No, this is a domestic UK programme; your institution must be based in the UK.
Is patient involvement optional for the James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership call?
No, patient and public co-design from the outset is mandatory. Patients and the public must be part of the research team, not consulted after design is complete.
How often can I apply to the James Lind Alliance call?
There is no fixed deadline; you can submit an outline application at any time.
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