Delivering research excellence together
The Bradford Institute for Health Research (BIHR) is one of the leading centres for clinical and applied health research in the UK. Our people-powered research has built a City of Research that fosters innovation and cutting-edge science.
About us
More than 60,000 Bradfordians are involved in life course studies such as Born in Bradford and Age of Wonder. BIHR hosts the internationally leading NIHR Patient Safety Research Collaboration, the world-beating Ageing and Stroke Research unit, the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Yorkshire and Humber and the NIHR Patient Recruitment Centre Bradford. Connected Bradford is one of the most exciting large data programmes in Europe. The Improvement Academy and the Wolfson Centre for Applied Health Research support the translation of research into policy and practice to make sure our research saves lives.
Our research areas
Born in Bradford is an internationally-recognised research programme which aims to find out what keeps families healthy and happy.
The vision of the NIHR Patient Safety Research Collaboration Y&H is to co-produce, implement and evaluate innovative solutions to make care safer for patients and their families.
The NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Yorkshire & Humber (YH ARC) is hosted at Bradford Institute for Health Research, and delivered through a partnership of NHS organisations, Local Authorities, universities, third sector organisations and industry.
Understanding the research journey
Find out how to conduct research in the NHS and our Trust.
Our latest news
Events and training
14/05/2025
In collaboration with the West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, the West Yorkshire Innovation Hub, and the NIHR Yorkshire & Humber Applied Research Collaboration (ARC), the Hive aims to bring together a diverse range of people to co-create and drive forward a shared vision for research and innovation. This inclusive approach ensures that every voice is heard, fostering a network that is equipped to tackle the challenges of the future. The Hive network is a vibrant networking platform, open to all staff within West Yorkshire.
23/06/2025
Join us for a groundbreaking two-day conference that brings together leading researchers, clinicians, and practitioners in the field of Hospital at Home care (including virtual wards).
26/02/2025
In this Lunch & Learn hosted by the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Y&H, you form the Yorkshire & Humber SDE on enabling insight-driven health and care.
