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<p>The Department funds health research through the National Institute for Health
Research (NIHR). The NIHR welcomes funding applications for research into any aspect
of human health. However, the NIHR has not conducted any research into links between
head injuries sustained through sport and motor neurone disease.</p><p>It is not usual
practice to ring-fence funds for particular topics or conditions. Applications are
subject to peer review and judged in open competition, with awards being made on the
basis of the importance of the topic to patients and health and care services, value
for money and scientific quality. In all disease areas, the amount of NIHR funding
depends on the volume and quality of scientific activity.</p>
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