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24/64 Public Health Intervention Responsive Studies Teams (PHIRST) - Process and outcomes evaluation

Opens

09 July 2024

Closes

13:00 on 13 December 2024

Contact

  • For help with your application contact phr@nihr.ac.uk
  • For more information about the funding Programme, visit the PHR Page
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Supporting Information

Please note that the Word version of the Stage 1 application form is to be used as a guide and to assist with completion of the online application form only, for example to see how many characters are accepted in each section and how the printed complete form is laid out. Please do not try to use this as an application form, you must apply using the online form available through the links available when calls are open. You should also refer to the application form guidance notes which can be found next to the ‘Apply Now’ button.

The Public Health Research (PHR) Programme are accepting Stage 1 applications to undertake a process and outcomes evaluation of the Public Health Intervention Responsive Studies Teams (PHIRST) scheme.  

In order to apply you will need to carefully review the:

The evaluation is expected to provide robust insights into PHIRST scheme processes and the difference it is making (outcomes and emergent impacts). The evaluation will provide key information to the NIHR regarding whether the PHIRST scheme is meeting its goals and remains fit for purpose.

Recommendations should be made to inform the future of the scheme. It is anticipated that the evaluation will begin in late 2025 and take between 12 and 15 months. The estimated budget is between £250-350k.                                                                         

Timescales                                                                                                           

  • Stage one deadline: 1pm on 13 December 2024
  • Notification of out of remit/non-competitive decision if unsuccessful: early January 2025
  • Notification of stage one shortlisting decision: early March 2025
  • Stage two writing window: early March to early May 2025
  • Notification of stage two funding decision: mid-end July 2025
  • Start date for funded studies: 1 December 2025

All primary research projects are expected to establish a programme appointed Study/Trial Steering Committee and it is important that you read the Research Governance Guidelines before completing your application. Costs incurred by this committee should be included in the budget as appropriate.