The sections below provide guidance and templates to help anyone developing their own research study.
If you are not creating your own study but would like research experience – for instance to support an existing study – then please fill in our online form.
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We encourage researchers to use any other resources which may be useful too. For instance the NHS Health Research Authority website or other NHS Trust websites.
We also recommend the Routes to Research website as a helpful resource for anyone interested in career development and training in research.
The Chief Investigator Principal Investigator (CIPI) Tool is beneficial for ensuring that research is conducted effectively and ethically, providing structured guidance from planning to execution.
1. Early development 2. Funding application 3. Creating study documents 4. Research application 5. Local site set up and final checks 6. Study delivery 7. Write up and dissemination 8. Writing a research report or publication 9. Study close down IRAS top tips