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Title: Additional legal, ethical and governance considerations when engaging in Community Based Participatory Research (CBPR). (June 2020)
Date: 1 June 2020
Description:

Community Based Participatory Research (CBPR) is a collaborative approach to research that equitably involves all partners in the research process and recognises the unique strengths that each brings.
Title: Sponsorship Principles. (Updated April 2020)
Date: 1 June 2020
Description:

The Research Governance Framework(s) require that all health-related research has a formal sponsor. The sponsorship responsibilities for Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMPs) are governed by the EU Clinical Trials Directive 2001/20/EC and further clarified in the Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Directive 2005/28/EC.
Title: EudraCT reporting tips, infographic
Date: 1 June 2020
Description:

Download the Infographic on EudraCT reporting tips.
Title: Service users as co-applicants: A guide for research managers (NHS R&D Forum)
Date: 1 January 2019
Description:

Service users as co-applicants, project leads and team members in research: A guide for research managers (NHS R&D Forum)
Title: Public co-applicants in research: guidance on roles and responsibilities (NIHR INVOLVE)
Date: 1 January 2019
Description:
Title: Managing Excess Treatment Costs in Non-Commercial Research
Date: 3 September 2018
Description:

Managing Excess Treatment Costs in Non-Commercial Research Outcome of the National Consultation. Briefing note and main messages for NHS R&D management staff (Sept 2018)
Title: Adding value in Research (AVIR) through research management, support and leadership.
Date: 2 July 2018
Description:

Adding value in Research (AVIR) through research management, support, and leadership. Translating the NIHR AVIR framework & practical steps for R&D Depts,. In health and care. (July 2018)
Title: GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Key facts for research
Date: 13 June 2018
Description:
Title: Local Support Functions in Primary Care R&D Offices (Dec 2017)
Date: 4 December 2017
Description:

R&D offices perform a variety of roles and functions, providing in its broadest context research management, support and leadership for all aspects of research in the NHS. The R&D Functions Wheel, described in the NHS R&D Forum Strategy gives a flavour of the wide range of functions which R&D teams and offices may perform.