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The National Institute for Health and Care Research has announced its latest cohort of Senior Investigators. Professor Daniel Freeman is one of 19 researchers reappointed to this prestigious post.

This new cohort signals NIHR’s ongoing commitment to broadening participation in health and care research leadership. This includes notable regional growth in Yorkshire and the Humber, the South West, and an expansion across universities, with 3 appointments from former polytechnics. 

In Round 18, 58 Senior Investigators have been appointed in this cohort comprising of 39 newly appointed and 19 reappointed Senior Investigators. They are joining a College of NIHR Senior Investigators that now stands at 200 active members.

The NIHR Senior Investigator scheme has long been recognised as a mark of distinction for leading researchers in health and care. This year’s appointments reflect a more inclusive approach to research leadership, acknowledging the significant contributions of the full range of professionals working in health including social care, public health, and applied health sciences. Professor Daniel Freeman has been reappointed for his work in Mental Health & Psychiatry. 

Senior Investigators are outstanding research leaders in health and care, recognised for their significant contributions to the NIHR and the wider research landscape. They influence policy, inspire and mentor early-career researchers, and drive innovative research that improves lives. They promote NIHR’s vision of research that improves health, care, and outcomes for all.

NIHR Senior Investigators serve on NIHR funding committees and boards and provide leadership at a regional or national level. They serve as NIHR ambassadors, demonstrate research excellence, contribute to national growth, and champion the involvement of patients and communities into research.

Senior Investigator awards are 4 years in duration. Successful applicants receive a discretionary award of £20,000 a year to fund activities that support their research.

See the full list of newly appointed Senior Investigators

Read more about the NIHR Senior Investigator scheme