Be Part of Research
Be Part of Research is the NIHR's excellent new website that makes it easier then ever before for people to find out about relevant research that is local to them. Be Part of Research allows you to quickly search for studies by condition and location.
The Be Part of Research website was launched nationwide in 2019 after a successful social media campaign. This new public focused site puts emphasis on accessibility and ease of use. Study names and descriptions are succinct and use accessible language. The site and corresponding campaign replaces the "I am Research" slogan, although this is still being used in conversations with researchers and health care professionals.
It is hoped that Be Part of Research will help the NIHR increase the number of people taking part in research, a figure that is already at record levels.
The site is a fantastic resource for patients, members of the public and healthcare professionals. Directing people to the website helps to start the conversation about research in a short and simple manner, and provides a way for people to find out about research happening in their local area.
You can support the campaign and site by using the hashtag #BePartOfResearch on social media.
Materials
There is a large variety of supporting materials, ranging from leaflets and posters to badges, that can be ordered to promote the website. There is a large variety of supporting materials, ranging from leaflets and posters to badges, that can be ordered to promote the website.
These are perfect for sharing at events, meetings and appointments, with patients, the public and staff who are not involved in research. All materials can be ordered from the online store, further details of which can be found here.
For Researchers
The Be Part of Research website is designed to make it as easy as possible for patients to find out about your study, and make contact with the researchers behind it.
For a study to be listed on the site it must first be uploaded onto one of 2 directories, ISRCTN or Clinicaltrials.gov.
Once uploaded to either of these databases it will be picked up by the NIHR team and added to the Be Part of Research Website. This can take up to a week.
This is the only route by which a study can be added to the site - please see here for more information.
Please follow this link to learn more about how to improve recruitment to your study through our registry service.
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