For more details about RCF please visit the NIHR website:

Research capability funding | NIHR

Award to OUH for 2025-26

Applications for parental or long-term sick leave research costs

For individuals supported by the NIHR only

As in previous years, applications can be submitted to support the net costs incurred by the host organisation (OU or OUH) in meeting the salary of an individual supported by the NIHR who is on parental or long-term sick leave.

Please complete the application form (below) and submit it via email at the earliest opportunity.

Application form for 2025-26 parental or long-term sick leave (Word, 94 KB)

Email: ouh.rcf@ouh.nhs.uk

Due to uncertainty about the amount of RCF that will be awarded to OUH in 2025-26, awards made this year cannot extend beyond 31 March 2026. 

It will not be possible for researchers to request RCF to support other research-related activities this year.

Contact us

For all enquiries regarding RCF, please contact Peiying Lo:

Email: ouh.rcf@ouh.nhs.uk