NIHR Update: 700,000 volunteers register for Be Part of Research
Date: 18 March 2026
More than 700,000 people have now registered their interest in taking part in research through our Be Part of Research service.
Be Part of Research is a free UK-wide service from the NIHR, in collaboration with the NHS and devolved nations.
The online service matches people to studies from across the UK – making it easier than ever to take part in vital health and care research.
Be Part of Research has already helped 100,000 people take part in research matching their interests – supporting recruitment for around 160 studies including the UK’s first-ever norovirus vaccine trial.
As of today, 700,000 people have already signed up. But to improve health and care for all of us, we need everyone to get involved.
Could you take part in a study through Be Part of Research? Sign up today and encourage your friends, family and colleagues to do the same!
If you need help recruiting to a study, find out how you can add your study to the service.