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Public Health Research Programme NIHR Public Health Research programme: funding opportunities for research on non-NHS public health interventions Dr Sheila Turner Kings Fund 2013 06/03/2013

Public Health Research Programme The PHR programme • Is part of the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) • Funds the evaluation of non-NHS interventions intended to improve the health of the public and reduce inequalities in health • Unable to fund intervention costs • National programme open to researchers from across the UK • Includes qualitative and quantitative research which evaluates the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of public health interventions • Primary outcome measure must be health related

‘What is the NIHR Public Health Research programme?’ • Purpose and Remit The PHR programme evaluates public health interventions, providing new knowledge on the benefits, costs, acceptability and wider impacts of non-NHS interventions intended to improve the health of the public and reduce inequalities in health. The scope of the programme is multi-disciplinary and broad covering a range of public health interventions. Types of Who defines Frequency Research the question? Per year Non-NHS 3 closing dates Primary research PHR programme Commissioned per year Evidence synthesis Non-NHS Researcher-led Continuous with Primary research Researcher 3 closing dates Evidence synthesis

‘Funding Opportunities’ Please visit: www.phr.nihr.ac.uk

Public Health Research Programme ‘Commissioning briefs’ • 12/179 Behaviour Change Interventions for Relapse Prevention – Research Question: What behaviour change interventions are effective and cost-effective in reducing the chance of relapse and sustaining healthy behaviour in smoking, alcohol use, diet or physical activity? • 12/180 Behaviour Change Interventions in Social Support Networks – Research Question: What behaviour change interventions within social support networks are effective and cost effective in promoting healthy behaviour in smoking, alcohol use, diet or physical activity?

Public Health Research Programme Where can I find help? • For more information, visit: www.phr.nihr.ac.uk • Enquiries welcome: info@phr.ac.uk or +44 (0)23 8059 9697 (24 hour answer phone) • Frequently Asked Questions: http://www.phr.nihr.ac.uk/faqs/