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
Vacancies for patient representatives on Scientific Advisory Panel
We are looking for members who have used pharmacy services and are interested in research
Do you have an interest in deafness and helping individuals with cochlear implants?
Our research looks at using virtual reality games to help deaf children with cochlear implants.
Survey of problems with chest-drains
Exploring which complications of chest drains are the most frequent or the most troublesome
Help shape future research on pain and ageing
Do you have lived experience of dementia or frailty? Join us to shape work on pain and ageing
Evaluating NHS Trusts Readiness for Adopting Wearable Technologies for In-Hospital Vital Sign Monitoring
Focus group to discuss views on wearable tech for monitoring vital signs
Looking for trial Steerco member for new way of delivering progesterone for miscarriage prevention
Looking for participants with clinical trial experience to shape our study
Steering Group Member
Join twice yearly online meetings to discuss the work of our evidence synthesis research group
A Delphi survey to identify a core set of items for sharing the results of randomised trials with patients and the public
Help shape how trial results are shared—take our 15–20 min survey for patients & the public.
Wearables, smartwaches, and Apps in Cancer Care
Interested in digital health? Join our focus group to help design and shape new digital health trial
PTSD focus group
Focus group on PTSD trial seeking feedback from people with lived experience
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