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
Help shape a new app for managing chronic fatigue
Share your experience to help design a digital tool for managing chronic fatigue.
Trial Steering Committee – Yorquit Study
Volunteer with lived experience of smoking in Yorkshire to help shape health research.
Lifestyle medicine interventions for people with heart failure
Share your views to help improve quality of life for people with heart failure.
Young people’s experiences of colds, flus, coughs and sore throats
Share your experiences of managing coughs, colds, and when to seek help (ages 18–24).
Personality disorders and The Mental Health Act project steering group
We are hoping to set up a project steering group to guide a PhD project over the next 3 years
GP-TEST-PRO study PPIE group
Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement group for prostate cancer diagnosis research project
Have your say on sexual health after radiotherapy for gynaecology cancer
Join a 2 hour in person discussion on Monday 20 April 2026 (11.30 - 1.30pm) to share your views
Patient partners for research on gum disease and diabetes screening
Help shape research on gum disease and diabetes screening in dental clinics.
PPIE Group for Paediatric Pleural Empyema Research
Parents, carers and young people shaping priorities and outcomes in paediatric pleural empyema.
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