NIHR20 Research Leaders Prizes

Date: 20 February 2026

Are you an outstanding research or research delivery leader?

Applications are now open for the NIHR’s 20th anniversary Research Leaders Prizes. These awards celebrate rising research leaders and research delivery leaders whose work is shaping the future of health and care research.

Prize winners will receive a £10,000 professional development award, along with bespoke leadership and development support.

We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented professional groups and recognise leadership across a wide range of roles, settings and career paths, including research delivery and applied practice.

Apply by 18 March. Learn more and apply.

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