Essential Guide to Grant Applications 2026

Delivered by NIHR RSS Hub and Specialist Centre for Public Health (University of Southampton and Partners)

A free masterclass for anyone thinking of applying for an applied health, public health or social care research award from the NIHR or other competitive peer-reviewed funding programmes.

Dates: 19-21 May
Times: 9am to 4pm
Registration: Booking form 

The masterclass will focus on how to write an application that will appeal to a funding panel. It will help you sell your research idea by:

• • Understanding what reviewers are looking for
  • Making your application clear and compelling
  • Understanding the importance of patient and public involvement and research inclusion
  • Developing a great research question
  • Presenting a strong methods section
  • Having a good project plan
  • Showing you have thought sensibly about dissemination and the impact of your work
  • Managing intellectual property

Format:
Each day will contain a mixture of:

• • Online presentations and exercises
  • Q&A with panel members
  • Optional worksheets
  • Optional homework

For health care, public health and social care professionals, health researchers, charities, SMEs