The North East and North Cumbria region has significant areas of health need, but the research we carry out does not necessarily focus on or cover these need areas. The Targeting Health Needs Awards seek to support the development of research that addresses the unmet health needs of local populations based on two categories:

Category A) Bringing clinical & applied research to underserved communities with major health needs (Specialties especially; Cancer including Surgical Oncology, Diabetes, Respiratory, Heart Disease, Mental Health and Dementia)

Category B) Building capacity & capability in preventative, public health & social care research (Public health, Non-NHS and Social Care)

Anybody who works in healthcare, social care and public health who will deliver or design research in the North East and North Cumbria can apply.

The aim of this event is to introduce you to the awards, give you information on how to apply, provide an overview of the funding timeline, and signpost you to the guidance and support that is available to you.