Researchers
The West Midlands boasts world-class facilities, clinical infrastructure and a well-established research profile, plus access to one of the largest and most ethnically diverse populations in Europe.
New - Research Support Service
The NIHR has awarded £97.5 million over five years to fund its new Research Support Service. The RSS provides free and confidential support, advice and expertise for all researchers in England working across the remit of the NIHR. (Oct 2023)
More information about the service.
Commercial Research
Our dedicated Industry team supports all commercial Portfolio research within the West Midlands throughout the study life cycle. Explore our site and find out more about how we can support you.
Social Care Research in the West Midlands
The West Midlands Social Care Research Partnership brings together our research, practice and lived experience to improve wellbeing of individuals and communities in the West Midlands. Find out more on the Partnership website.
Network Statistics 2022/23
Key statistics about the Network for 2022/23:
- 49,752 participants recruited into studies across the region
- 447 individual sites recruited people into studies
- The Network recruited participants for 929 studies
- 2,507 people took part in commercial studies
- 265 people took part in primary care studies