Starting a new research trial

Growing the research we do at NUH

NUH is dedicated to providing opportunities for all of our patients to choose to take part in and benefit from clinical research.

All of the research we do at NUH, or which involves our patients' data, samples or use of our research facilities, is managed by the Research and Innovation department.

Helping you to do your research at NUH

Our Research and Innovation department will help you every step of the way, so don't worry if you are new to research or need help, advice and support to get your trial started. 

NUH Research Sponsorship

 All health and social care research requires a sponsor. It may be useful to first determine whether your project meets the definition of research in line with the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research: https://www.hra.nhs.uk/planning-and-improving-research/policies-standards-legislation/uk-policy-framework-health-social-care-research/. The Health Research Authority (HRA) have developed a really helpful tool to support this decision making. This is available on the HRA website: https://www.hra-decisiontools.org.uk/research/index.html

 If you would like to apply for NUH sponsorship for your research please contact the Research Governance Team who will be able provide guidance and further information on the process for requesting sponsorship. The NUH Research Sponsorship Policy should be consulted prior to requesting sponsorship: https://nuhp.koha-ptfs.co.uk/cgi-bin/koha/opac-detail.pl?biblionumber=12320

 Link to contact the Research Governance Team: nuhnt.researchsponsor@nhs.net

Quick links

If you already know what help and support you're looking for, then here are the links to the services we provide: