In conjunction with NIHR Reseach Design Service North East we can assist with:

• identifying the appropriate funding stream(s)
• refinement of research questions
• choosing the most appropriate study design
  • trial design
  • including an economic evaluation component
  • including a qualitative component
• development of participant selection, strategies and sampling
• choosing the most appropriate outcome measures
• planning for compliance with regulatory and governance requirements
• guidance on ethical issues
• guidance on feasibility issues, in collaboration with the NIHR Clinical Research Networks
• IMP procurement, including referral to NHS Trust pharmacy and procurement services
• advice on resource requirements
  • distinguishing between research, NHS support and treatment costs
  • costing the proposal, in collaboration with University and NHS Trust finance colleagues
  • planning and scheduling study timelines and milestones
• advice on the role and membership of Trial Oversight Committees
  • Trial Steering Committee (TSC)
  • independent Data Monitoring and Ethics Committee (DMEC)
• advice on presentating the application to funders