Is it research?

Defining research

Taken from the NIHR site Eligibility for studies looking for NIHR Support:

 All studies, regardless of type, must meet the definition of research (as outlined in the Department of Health and Social Care Eligibility Criteria as follows:

“Research can be defined as the attempt to derive generalisable or transferable new knowledge to answer or refine relevant questions with scientifically sound methods. This excludes: audit; needs assessments; quality improvement and other local service evaluations. It also excludes routine banking of biological samples or data except where this activity is integral to a self-contained research project designed to test a clear hypothesis.”

More resources:

HRA decision tool 

HRA decision tool PDF