Key links and resources
Health Research Authority
The Health Research Authority (HRA) website contains useful guidance on external approval processes required for sponsorship (obtaining it and throughout the project lifecycle)
HRA Approval animation (Youtube) - https://youtu.be/Wo2oeS6buTs
Detailed help and guidance on completion of the IRAS form
https://www.myresearchproject.org.uk/help/hlphraapproval.aspx#Tips-for-HRA-Approval
HRA transparency (personal data) wording for public sector sponsors
Research planning - student research
https://www.hra.nhs.uk/planning-and-improving-research/research-planning/student-research/
FAQs
How do I amend a sponsored study ?
https://www.hra.nhs.uk/approvals-amendments/amending-approval/
Examples of substantial and non-substantial amendments - https://www.hra.nhs.uk/approvals-amendments/amending-approval/examples-of-substantial-and-non-substantial-amendments/
Is it my project a clinical trial of a medicinal product?
Is my Project Research, Evaluation or Audit?
http://www.hra-decisiontools.org.uk/research/docs/DefiningResearchTable_Oct2017-1.pdf
Useful Links
University of Sussex Privacy Notice (processing of personal data) - https://www.sussex.ac.uk/about/website/privacy-and-cookies/privacy
University of Sussex insurance certificates - http://www.sussex.ac.uk/finance/services/corporateaccounting/insurance
Templates for Patient Information Sheets and Consent Forms - http://www.sussex.ac.uk/staff/research/governance/apply
Training resources
Applying for HRA and HCRW Approval - Getting it right the first time (student researchers)
https://www.hra.nhs.uk/media/elearning/approval-student-researchers/story_html5.html
HRA e-learning modules
https://www.hra.nhs.uk/planning-and-improving-research/learning/e-learning/
NIHR Learn (including GCP training)
https://www.nihr.ac.uk/health-and-care-professionals/learning-and-support/