We are a collaboration of four world-leading research universities: Imperial College London, University College London, Queen Mary University of London and King’s College London.
You do not need to be based in London to access our service and expertise. We’re open to everyone in England.
Supporting researchers on the funding journey
We can support you to navigate the complex research funding application and delivery process.
Our expert advisors have been where you are now. They know what funders and panels are looking for.
Who can access our research support service?
Our FREE, confidential, expert advice is open to health and care professionals and researchers.
Who we can help:
- researchers at all career stages
- health and social care professionals of all disciplines
- SMEs, private and commercial applicants for research funding
Championing new voices in health and social care research
If you’re new to the research funding world, we want to support you, as well as more experienced researchers.
Innovative health and care research support
We have special expertise in inspiring innovation in health and social care research, especially:
- supporting and advancing innovation in trial design and delivery
- participatory research methods such as Photovoice, community based participatory research and experience-based co-design
- innovative qualitative methods such as Biographical Narrative Interpretative Method, linguistic-orientated methodologies
- artificial intelligence
- behaviour change
Our expert advisors can support you to utilise the most modern and leading-edge methodologies, delivery and implementation.
The RSS team includes expert and senior methodologists, from institutions with outstanding track records in innovation.
We are experts in Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). These are vital parts of progressive and innovative research.
We’re developing new, innovative, online ways for you to engage with our service, so you can receive support in the best way for you.
Apply for support from our service:
Please get in touch no less than five weeks before your funding application is due to be submitted.
To make the most of our support, we suggest getting in contact as early as possible.
Next steps
- Fill in the online Research Support Request form.
- We will review your request and be back in contact with you within 2 weeks.
- If within our remit, we will match you with one of our expert advisors who will tailor the support to your needs.
Get in touch if you have any questions: nihrrss@imperial.ac.uk
General Enquiries
For general enquiries please email: nihrrss@imperial.ac.uk