An overview
Public involvement in research is when the research is carried out with or by members of the public rather than
‘to’, ‘about’, or ‘for’ them. This includes, for example, working with research funders to prioritise research,
offering advice as members of a project steering group, commenting on and developing research materials and
undertaking research with research participants.
For more information, see About public involvement.
The People in Research website is a notice board of involvement opportunities from NIHR and many other organisations in the health and social care research sector.
Latest Opportunities
Personality disorders and The Mental Health Act project steering group
We are hoping to set up a project steering group to guide a PhD project over the next 3 years
GP-TEST-PRO study PPIE group
Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement group for prostate cancer diagnosis research project
Have your say on sexual health after radiotherapy for gynaecology cancer
Join a 2 hour in person discussion on Monday 20 April 2026 (11.30 - 1.30pm) to share your views
Patient partners for research on gum disease and diabetes screening
Help shape research on gum disease and diabetes screening in dental clinics.
PPIE Group for Paediatric Pleural Empyema Research
Parents, carers and young people shaping priorities and outcomes in paediatric pleural empyema.
Help us improve how we do clinical trials
Share your views on research priorities for how we plan, do, analyse and share trial findings
Rainbow Connections – Public Contributor Session
Help improve a research workshop for LGBTQIA+ people aged 50+.
Contribute to maternal mental health research
Advisory group. Maternal mental health research: who gets care, and when and where do they get it?
PPI opportunity for a research study on end of cancer treatment for children
Inviting young people (age 8-18) to support a study about information at the end of cancer treatment
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