News for Investigators

New guidance has been launched to help researchers pay public contributors.

A webinar organized by the NIHR will explore the experiences of carers involved in health and social care research.

The NIHR has announced a funding call for research projects run in partnership between community organisations and researchers.

The UCL Therapeutic Acceleration Support (TAS) fund call 9, aiming to accelerate the transition of discovery science to the early stages of therapeutic development, is now open.

UCLH is taking part in an HRA pilot aimed at streamlining the management of research applications that involve the use of identifiable patient data without patient consent.

Managing Director of Research at UCLH and UCL Dr Nick McNally has been appointed Chair of UK Research & Development (UKRD).

The MHRA is consulting on proposals to improve UK clinical trials legislation aimed at making the UK the best place to do research.

UCL, UCLH and Royal Free researchers have set out how to ensure information held in electronic health records (EHR) systems does not inadvertently ‘unblind’ hospital staff, trial staff and participants involved in ‘blinded’ trials.

UCL has launched a Capital Equipment Fund call (CEF4) for researchers in the faculties of Life and Medical Sciences.

The In2Science scheme sponsored by the BRC is looking for researchers who can provide lab placements for A-level students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Researchers can now apply for funding to involve patients and the public in their research.

UCLH has begun a proof-of-concept study testing a programme that semi-automates transfer of patient data from electronic health records to research-specific software.

The HRA is introducing new eligibility criteria for standalone student research from 1 September 2021.

Applications are now open for the Fast Track Grants Scheme and the deadline for applications is 5pm Tuesday 31 August 2021.

UCLH has now restarted a high proportion of research studies after having to pause them due to the pandemic.