RSI Scheme

The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network (CRN) Research Site Initiative (RSI) is a scheme to support the establishment and maintenance of infrastructure enabling NHS and Non-NHS organisations to contribute to the delivery of NIHR CRN Portfolio studies, supporting the High Level Objectives (HLOs) and priorities.

The CRN West of England invites applications from organisations (e.g. General Practices/ Dental Practices/Community Pharmacies/Community Providers/Hospices/Care Homes/Public Health organisations/ Mental Health providers) to become part of the RSI scheme.

The funding allocated to each site will depend on a number of factors including list size, previous research activity and recruitment. The amount of funding allocated will determine a sites research target for the year.

We hold an annual RSI event for organisations taking part in the scheme or those interested in applying next year. At the event you will hear from a range of speakers from study teams, research-active sites, the CRN team, universities and other research focussed organisations, as well as workshops, networking and information stands.

How to apply

Invitations to apply for single site or collaborative funding are sent each year in March to all sites that we are in contact with in the West of England. If you would like to apply for the RSI scheme and think we may not have your organisation's information, please email us at we.reach@nihr.ac.uk.

RSI Scheme Description and Performance Measures 2022-2023