National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)

Data updated June 25, 2026

UK public health research funder with NIHR-backed psilocybin addiction trial funding.

Government Funding Snapshot

Grants, Subsidies & Contracts

Funding Body

Health / Medical Research Funder

Jurisdiction

National

Coverage

1 country

Last Verified

Apr 11, 2026

Support Mechanisms

Grant Funding

Verification

Verified

Psychedelic Engagement

Explicit Psychedelic Focus

Program Status

Active

Funding Programs

NIHR i4i addiction award (psilocybin opioid relapse trial)

Oct 18, 2024

Recipient not setGrant Funding

Source Evidence

NIHR website

https://www.nihr.ac.uk/

NIHR-funded psilocybin trial announcement

https://imperialbrc.nihr.ac.uk/2024/10/18/new-trial-to-use-psilocybin-to-target-relapse-in-opioid-addiction/