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to leedsth.nhs.ukHow do I get R&D and Research Ethics Approval?
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step by step guide
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on the links in the Flow Chart for further guidance on each section
You may find it useful to refer to RDInfo Process Flowchart
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| Is your project likely to meet the eligibility criteria for the NIHR Portfolio? This is important to access NIHR funding and support. |
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There must be a protocol. Is there one already? Are you collaborating in ongoing research? Start completing your IRAS online form. It is beneficial to start this form early. This is one from for all of the applications you will need to make. For guidance on completing your IRAS form, click here
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Guidance on how to develop a research protocol. Is it Audit, Service Evaluation or Research? Click here for a Flow Chart of the development process developed by RDDirect |
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| Has it been peer reviewed? Essential for all research in the NHS. |
Guidance document for requirements for peer review with checklist for reviewers. |
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| Will your research need support from other Trust Departments? It is essential to liaise with support departments and resolve and capacity or financial issues at this stage. Are arrangements in place for the research team to access results and support to deliver the research? |
Contact names and details for: Pharmacy - Application Radiology - Guidance for researchers Pathology - Application |
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| Who is the research sponsor? All research in the NHS must have a Sponsor who takes on responsibility for the Research Governance. The Sponsor is legally responsible for the project. The Sponsor needs to agree to any research BEFORE your project will be accepted by REC |
Guidance on how to identify your |
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| What are the Indemnity/Insurance Arrangements? This must be clear for all research involving patients.
It must be explicit in any Clinical trial Agreement (for industry
sponsored research) or Agreements with external Sponsors |
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| Complete the online applications for Ethics and R&D Approval
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Fill in IRAS www.myresearchproject.org.uk Guidance on how to go about this is available here WHAT DO I SUBMIT TO R&D Refer to Checklist for how and what to submit to LTHT R&D Department for R&D Approval. |
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| Submission to the Research Ethics Committee
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How to submit your project to the Research Ethics Committee National Guidance on how to apply to a Research Ethics Committee. |
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| Ethics Review Completed Once ethical review is completed and you have a letter ‘confirming a favourable opinion': Make a valid R&D Application (follow the process on the R&D website)
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Refer to Checklist for how and what to submit to LTHT R&D Department for R&D Approval. |
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| R&D Review R&D will review the valid application within the agreed time.
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List of national R&D contacts. |
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| R&D Review completed satisfactorily R&D will issue letter of confirmation of approval |