National Institute for Health and Care Research - Global Health Research

The NIHR is a major funder of high-quality global health research that directly addresses the health needs of people in low and middle income countries (LMICs). We invest in applied health research relevant to the unmet needs of LMIC communities, health system priorities and the evolving global burden of disease. Our research is delivered through programmes that award funding to equitable partnerships between groups of researchers and institutions in LMICs and the UK. We also fund the career development of researchers at all stages and provide funding to support the careers of research support staff. We fund research in LMICs that are eligible to receive Official Development Assistance (ODA) from the UK International Development budget. From 2026, we will prioritise research in [sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.](https://www.nihr.ac.uk/research-funding/global-health/about#eligible-countries) Through the wider Department of Health and Social Care Global Health Research Portfolio, we have built strategic partnerships with other global funders and international organisations.