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Why is R&D Approval required?

All Trusts must comply with national Research Governance standards set out by the Department of Health in order  to remain research active organisations and protect the funding provided by the DH to host research in the NHS. To do this, Trusts must ensure that all research that takes place in their organisation has R&D managerial approval.

      

The Trust will only extend NHS indemnity cover (for negligent harm) to its employees taking part in projects that have been approved by the R&D Department. The Trust can't accept liability for any activity that has not been properly registered and managerially approved.

When is R&D Approval Needed?

R&D managerial approval is required when proposed research will involve the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust's

Staff, patients, their tissue, organs or data or Trust facilities or equipment.

 

How do I get R&D Approval?

We are working on improving our R&D Application process. We are trying a new process which is open for consultation in use.

We recommend you try this and please feed back your comments to r&d@leedsth.nhs.uk

Click here for a flow chart from where to start and who to apply to, to what to do when you finish your project.

Checklist for R&D Approval and How to submit your application

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