University chosen as Government’s health research co-ordinator for England

The University of Leeds has been chosen by the Government to take a leading role in the co-ordination of health research across England.

After a competitive tender, the university was selected by the Department of Health and Social Care to lead the NIHR Research Delivery Network Coordinating Centre, a five-year contract beginning on 1 April 2024.

The new coordinating centre will be based in Leeds and will employ more than 270 people.