The NHS Physical Environment Research programme aims to improve the patient environment in primary and secondary healthcare sectors.

• improving the way NHS property and facilities are managed and maintained
• promoting safe, high quality and best value design in the healthcare environment

Who it's for:
Proposals and bids are welcome from the NHS, companies, consultancies and academic institutions.

Funding:
The total fund available is £420,000 - there is no upper or lower limit but the project must demonstrate value for money.

Process:
There is a call on a quarterly basis for applications and panel meetings are held 4 months after submission deadlines. All applications must include a project plan and a none page CV on each named applicant.

Criteria:
All proposals should demonstrate:

• collaboration between professionals, institutions or services
• clear patient benefit
• economic analysis of key findings 

Areas of special interest:
Research proposals in the following areas with an overarching interest in sustainability and economic benefit are encouraged:

• Infection control
• Decontamination
• Environments for older people
• Space and Design
• Mental health & learning disabilities
• Strategy for the physical environment

NHS Physical Environment Research Website