Chief Investigator Responsibilities - Overview
Everyone involved in research with human participants, their organs, tissue or data is responsible for knowing and following the law and the principles of good practice relating to ethics, science, information, health and safety, and finance set out in the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research and as required under the University's Code of Practice for Research.
Applying for amendments to approved sponsored studies
*All researchers who have been granted University Sponsorship are required to agree to follow the University's Conditions of Sponsorship Agreement. *
Should a sponsored study require an amendment please consult the HRA's Definitions of substantial and non-substantial amendments in the first instance. Non-substantial amendments will be submitted using a specific HRA form , substantial amendments will be reviewed via IRAS.
Amendments to University Sponsored projects must be submitted for University review and approval in order for Sponsorship to remain valid. Please submit a formal request for amendment to the Sponsorship Sub-Committee (researchsponsorship@sussex.ac.uk). You should ensure that you check the dates of the forthcoming Sponsorship Sub-Committee meetings to allow you to plan accordingly.
Overview of key responsibilities of the Chief Investigator in sponsored studies
- Developing proposals that are scientifically sound and ethical.
- Submitting the design for independent expert review.
- Submitting the study (or proposal) for independent ethical review.
- Conducting a study to the agreed protocol (or proposal), in accordance with legal requirements, guidance and accepted standards of good practice.
- Preparing and providing information for participants.
- Ensuring participants’ welfare while in the study.
- Arranging to make findings and data accessible following expert review.
- Feeding back results of research to participants.
Source: HRA UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research