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<p>The Department commissions research through the National Institute for Health and
Care Research (NIHR). In 2022/23 the NIHR spent approximately £15.4 million on musculoskeletal
conditions research, which represents a £1.1 million increase since 2021/22, and a
£4.6 million increase since 2020/21.</p><p>More broadly, the NIHR has awarded over
£100 million in combined research funding and infrastructure support for musculoskeletal
conditions research over the last five years. However, it is not usual practice for
the NIHR to ring-fence funds for particular topics or conditions, as such future spend
on musculoskeletal research is not yet determined.</p><p>NIHR research 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. The NIHR welcomes funding applications for
research into any aspect of human health, including musculoskeletal conditions.</p>
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