For more details about RCF please visit the NIHR website:
Research capability funding | NIHR
Award to OUH for 2026-27
Applications for parental or long-term sick leave research costs (for individual 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.
The request form (below) must be completed and submitted via email at the earliest opportunity.
Email: ouh.rcf@ouh.nhs.uk
Due to uncertainty about the amount of RCF that will be awarded to OUH in 2027-28, awards made this year cannot extend beyond 31 March 2027.
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:
Email: ouh.rcf@ouh.nhs.uk
