National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)
The NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research) enables, funds and delivers world-class health and care research that transforms people’s lives, advances science globally and benefits the UK economy.
The NIHR:
- Engages and involves patients, carers and the public in order to improve the reach, quality and impact of research
- Attracts, trains and supports the best researchers to tackle the complex health and care challenges of the future
- Invests in world-class infrastructure and a skilled delivery workforce to translate discoveries into improved treatments and services
- Partners with other public funders, charities and industry to maximise the value of research to patients and the economy