Research Site Initiative Scheme

The Research Site Initiative Scheme exists to provide material support for practices that engage in research with the CRN, with support varying according to the levels of involvement.   Further details of the requirements and benefits of RSI membership are available here.

What can you gain?

Support and training, through a local team of GP champion, research nurse and facilitator.

Information on available research studies

Links to enable research ideas to be passed on to local research teams.

Information regarding practice research activity for appraisals or CQC visits via a regular report

Payment Scheme

Base payment of £800 if agreed criteria is met, plus a study payment based on the amount of practice involvement:

Participant Identification Centre (PIC) study- £150

Level 1 study- minimal practice involvement - £450

Level 2 study – maximum practice involvement - £800

Applications

Applications are to be made on the West Midlands CRN Primary Care Website with the following information completed:

PCN name that practices are affiliated to

All practice names within PCN

ODS codes for all practices

List of  RSI participating practices within the PCN

Clear information on how you intend to engage the research naïve sites

If you would like more information, please contact us at studysupportpc.crnwestmidlands@nihr.ac.uk