An overview
Public involvement in research is when the research is carried out with or by members of the public rather than
‘to’, ‘about’, or ‘for’ them. This includes, for example, working with research funders to prioritise research,
offering advice as members of a project steering group, commenting on and developing research materials and
undertaking research with research participants.
For more information, see About public involvement.
The People in Research website is a notice board of involvement opportunities from NIHR and many other organisations in the health and social care research sector.
Latest Opportunities
#StaffedWards
Lived Experience Advisory Group for national research study exploring safety and staffing on wards
Become a patient reviewer for groundbreaking UK-US cancer research
Cancer Research UK and Stand Up to Cancer are partnering to fund joint UK-US research
Functional ability and help-seeking behaviours in lung cancer
Review of a grant idea - people with lived experience of lung cancer
Help Shape Neonatal Sepsis Research
Help shape neonatal sepsis research—join our parent PPI group and make your voice count in the study
Help us improve how we support access needs for public involvement at the Health Research Authority
We are trying to improve the process for people who may have access and support needs
Developing a shared understanding of the commercial determinants of health, between residents of Sheffield, researchers, and Sheffield City Council
We want to find easier ways to talk about the commercial determinants of health
Can ashwagandha (a herbal supplement) improve muscle health in later life?
Feedback on a grant idea - study assessing a supplement for later life muscle health
Looking for a public contributor to join research as part of PhD work
Contribute to research. Email or text for details
Have you or someone you cared for ever broken a bone and gone through future care planning as a result?
Seeking individuals with experience in medical decision making or care after a broken bone.
Join a Health Research Authority (HRA) advisory group on informed consent in certain clinical trials
The online advisory group will support the HRA to develop a set of principles
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