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- Streamlining Data-Driven Research (SDDR)
- Improving reviews of AI and data-driven tech
- Trialling aligned CAG and REC applications
- Artificial Intelligence and Digital Regulations Service
- Research registration and research project identifiers
- HRA-ISRCTN Registry partnership - questions and answers
- What data will be shared with ISRCTN Registry?
- Participant Information Quality Standards
- Participant Information Design and Review Principles
- Best PracticeThis section pulls together pieces of content that we consider to be best practice. By utilising this content we believe you will be able to refine your research project to make it truly outstanding.
- Informing participants and seeking consentWith the Medical Research Council (MRC) we provide an online tool that gives guidance on the preparation of participant information sheets (PIS) and consent forms. We do not expect applicants to simply follow a template, so our guidance will help you to design appropriate and proportionate information.
- Public involvement guidance for research applicants: case studies
- Researcher suitability and trainingResearchers should be appropriately trained and qualified for their activities within a research study. We have issued guidance regarding the requirements for researchers to undertake training.
- NHS site set up in EnglandWhen considering which organisations will act as potential study sites, sponsors are strongly advised to have preliminary discussions with potential participating NHS organisations before submitting the IRAS form in order to understand if those organisations have the potential to participate.
- Frequently asked questions about CNSGP
- Publication and dissemination of research findingsWe publish details of all research reviewed by the Research Ethics Committees (RECs) in the UK as a research summary record. This record consists of some basic information about the research (e.g. title, available registry reference numbers), summary of the research as submitted to the REC and the REC’s opinion.
- Model agreementsFor all clinical trials and clinical investigations (including CTIMPs, device studies, etc.), it is expected that a signed agreement between the sponsor and the host organisation will be in place before the research commences at the site.
- Research passportThe National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) have produced guidelines for researchers in relation to research passports. We would recommend that you spend sometime reading through the resources available on their website to ensure that you are compliant with their guidelines.
- Costing templatesThe National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) have produced industry costing templates to provide a framework for transparent cost display and calculation.
- Investigators CVYour CV needs to demonstrate that you are qualified by education, training and experience to conduct the research.