When completing your request form for support from the ART, it is essential that you provide as much detail as possible to ensure that this can be assessed and a decision made in an efficient and timely manner. Each request should list one main study which requires support. The Senior Research Nurse will be able to discuss your needs and guide you with your application, if required.
Any sections of the form considered not relevant should be completed with this detail rather than just left blank. Key areas to consider when completing the form are:
Why the support is needed (e.g. sick leave, increase recruitment, no NIHR research infrastructure)
How long the support will be be required (maximum 3 months in the first instance) and what is your plan for ongoing support
Will any specialist training be required for the ART staff and how long will this take to arrange/deliver
Number of hours/days per week that support is required
Key duties that the ART member of staff will be expected to perform
To assist you in completing your form, below are examples of both correctly and incorrectly completed request forms: