Updated Eligibility Criteria for RDN supported studies
Date: 20 February 2026
For access to NIHR RDN support and inclusion on the NIHR RDN Portfolio, studies must comply with the Eligibility Criteria for NIHR Research Delivery Network (RDN) supportr . The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has now updated these criteria to align with national policy and central guidance published on the UKCRD website.
The published guidance aims to support national policy in streamlining the study set-up process, reducing unnecessary duplication of processes, and improving capacity for other research activities.
Find all the updated Eligibility Criteria on the NIHR website .