NIHR Council – Non-Executive Council Members

Contribute to the strategic direction of the National Institute for Health and Care Research

09 . 03 . 2026

The UK's National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) is looking to establish a new Council of 5–10 Non‑Executive Members. This is an honorary role with a payment of £2700 p.a. providing advisory support and help shaping NIHR's strategic direction, improving the health and wealth of the nation through research.

NIHR are seeking senior strategic leaders with broad experience and networks in the UK and international health and care science, research, and/or innovation ecosystem. Applicants should be skilled in working across organisations, shaping, implementing, or responding to policy, and will be encouraged to draw on their lived experience as a patient, carer, or service user to inform their contributions.

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and apply by 10 April 2026, 1pm.

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