NIHR CRN supported studies benefit from the following:
Access to the NIHR CRN Study Support Service
Provision of NHS support as defined by AcoRD Provision of Research Part B costs as defined by AcoRD (for studies funded by AMRC member charities only)
Access to relevant research delivery training
ISRCTN registration
NIHR CRN support is available to all studies, regardless of location, study type, study size, therapy or research area, provided they meet the eligibility criteria.
Meets the HRA definition of research
Has appropriate ethical approval; and Health Research Authority (HRA) approval where required
Has full research funding through open and nationally competitive grant calls administered by the NIHR
Funded by other areas of central Government (including UK Research and Innovation and the Research Councils)
For further details of possible funding schemes:
National Institute of Health Research - Eligibility for clinical research network support
Apply through the IRAS form- Q 5a/b