It is considered good practice to involve members of the public and people with lived experience as early as possible in the research design process. Funding public involvement at the application stage can be challenging. The Research Design Service (RDS) ‘Public Involvement Funds’ aim to bridge that gap. Funds are available to help facilitate public involvement in the development of research ideas and funding applications.
Find out more about how the RDS can help your research, our regional services, and how to apply for the Public Involvement Fund.
Locate your nearest RDS here: www.nihr.ac.uk/rds