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Neighbourhood Multidisciplinary Teams – Children and Young People
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NIHR is commissioning a multidisciplinary evaluation of NHS England's neighbourhood multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) for children and young people, with funding of up to £1,050,000 over approximately 36 months (March 2027, December 2029). The call requires teams combining quasi-experimental methods, data linkage and governance, qualitative research, implementation science, and health economics. This is a fixed-scope evaluation with phased deliverables tied to government Spending Review timelines, not an open investigator-led call.
Details
| Funder | NIHR |
| Budget | £1,050,000 |
| Duration | Approx. 3–4 years (interim outputs by 2028, final synthesis report 2029) |
| Frequency | One-off |
| Eligible countries | GB |
Eligibility & scope
NIHR Policy Research Programme call for a multi-phase mixed-methods evaluation (quantitative, qualitative, economic) of neighbourhood MDTs for children and young people with mental health, physical health and neurodevelopmental needs, across 42 test sites in England. Research must address equity, access, outcomes and cost-effectiveness. UK institutions eligible for NIHR PRP funding.
Who Should Apply
- •Multidisciplinary research teams with expertise spanning quasi-experimental methods, data linkage, qualitative research, implementation science, and health economics
- •UK-based researchers and institutions with experience of NHS health service research and evaluation
- •Teams with prior experience managing complex data governance and linked health datasets
- •Researchers with demonstrable track record in implementation science and service evaluation
Key Dates
- •Funding anticipated from January 2027
- •Project duration approximately 36 months (March 2027, December 2029); accelerated option available to complete by July 2029
- •Phased deliverables: interim report (2028), final report (2029)
Tips for Applicants
- ✓This is a commissioned evaluation aligned to government Spending Review cycles, not a responsive call, scope, timeline, and deliverables are fixed; tailor your proposal to fit the stated evaluation questions and phased structure.
- ✓Assemble the multidisciplinary team upfront: quasi-experimental methodologists, data governance specialists, qualitative researchers, implementation scientists, and health economists all featured in your proposal significantly strengthen competitiveness.
- ✓Interim (2028) and final (2029) deliverables are contractual milestones; build project management and governance explicitly into costings and timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Neighbourhood Multidisciplinary Teams evaluation funding?
NIHR is commissioning an evaluation of NHS England's neighbourhood MDT model for children and young people with up to £1,050,000 funding over approximately 36 months (or 30 months on an accelerated track).
Who can apply for the NIHR Neighbourhood MDT evaluation?
Multidisciplinary research teams based in the UK with expertise in quasi-experimental methods, data linkage, qualitative research, implementation science, and health economics.
What are the key deliverables for this evaluation?
The evaluation requires phased outputs: interim report (2028) and final report (2029), aligned to government Spending Review timelines.
Is this an open investigator-led call or a commissioned evaluation?
This is a commissioned evaluation with fixed scope and deliverables; it is not an open, investigator-led research call.
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