Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists: Women's Health Research Priorities
About the project
The WHRP project seeks to define the most pressing unanswered questions in women’s health by centring the voices and priorities of women and communities affected.
Through national surveys, analysis by their research team, and a final workshop, they’ll develop a set of priorities to guide future research and funding.
Progress so far
Over 1,400 people took part in the first survey, sharing more than 4,000 unanswered questions about women’s health. These were grouped into six key areas: fertility, gynaecology, obstetrics, oncology, societal factors and ‘other’.
The second survey, which closed in July 2025, invited people to prioritise these themes. This identified 14 key topics.
Get involved
The third and final survey is now open, asking people to identify which unanswered research questions they believe are the most important.
Royal College of Obstetricians want to hear diverse perspectives. Please have your say and help shape the future of women's health research by completing the survey.
If you’d like to stay informed or have any questions about the next steps, please contact the team at whrp@rcog.org.uk.
