Funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), Public Health Intervention Responsive Studies Teams (PHIRST) provide timely and accessible evaluations of public health interventions to local authorities.
The PHIRST call for new applications will open on 6 January 2026 and close on 3 February at 1.00pm. Details of the call, including eligibility criteria, are available to preview on the NIHR website.
A webinar about the application process will take place on Tuesday 13 January 2026, 10.00am – 11.00am, online. To register your interest please send an email with your name and organisation, along with any questions you may have to phirst@nihr.ac.uk
