LTHT R&D Approval Process

How do I obtain R&D Approval?

We operate a VALID APPLICATION process . We will review each project only upon receipt of all documents required . This enables us to guarantee a quick turnaround time so you can plan the start of your project eg initiation dates, investigator meetings, patient recruitement timescales, more efficiently.

If you not at this stage yet and are unsure where to start your application, please look at our Step by step guide.

What documents do I need to send to R&D?

Please use the following flowchart to determine what you need to send to the R&D Department.

Is your project a Clinical Trial of an Investigational Medicinal Product (CTIMP)? Click here for guidance
	Yes		No
Is the Sponsor Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust? Click here for guidance			Is the Sponsor Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust? Click here for guidance
Yes	No		Yes	No
Contact the R&D QA Office	Please use Checklist 1		Please use Checklist 2	Please use Checklist 3

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