Funding Call NIHR Impact Prizes 2026

Enter the NIHR Impact Prizes 2026 and be recognised for the impact of your research.

This is your chance to showcase how your NIHR-funded or supported research work has transformed people’s lives or promoted economic growth.

For 20 years, NIHR has funded and supported breakthrough research that has changed care and improved the lives of millions, nationally and internationally, by focusing on the questions that matter most to the public, patients and professionals.

The NIHR Impact Prizes recognise major improvements in health and care over the last 2 decades, driven by research and scientific advances. The prizes celebrate researchers and teams who have had a significant impact on the health and wealth of the nation, as well as globally.

Prizes are open to research teams and early career researchers, with entries via a Google Form and short video.

NIHR are hosting a webinar on 16 March 2026 from 2.30 to 4  Register here

Further details can be found here , deadline for applications is 27 April 2026

Read about last years winners, including Imperial’s Critical Care Research Team