NIHR Public Committee Member Recruitment- closes 27th February

Opportunities - 12 February 2026

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) is looking for Public Members to help them assess funding applications for health and social care research.
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The NIHR is particularly looking for people with lived experience and/or a good understanding of patient and public involvement in research. This could include experience in reviewing applications, working with researchers, being part of a research study, or serving on committees or advisory groups.

Public committee members will read and review funding proposals and provide a written summary of their reflections. Their insights and lived experiences can help shape research that matters to them and improve health and care services. The NIHR offer a fee to acknowledge their valuable time and input. 

Please click here for further information about the roles and how to apply.
 

Please note the deadline for expressing interest is 27 February 2026.

 

If you have any questions or would like to discuss this in more detail, please contact publicrecruitment@nihr.ac.uk.