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This page is dedicated to scientists who work on translational research at pre-clinical stages. Depending on your career stage, you may find the Doctoral Students or Postdoctoral Researchers pages more relevant.
Good Clinical Practice
Good Clinical Practice
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) is the international ethical, scientific and practical standard to which all clinical research is conducted.
It is important that everyone involved in research is trained or appropriately experienced to perform the specific tasks they are being asked to undertake. GCP training is a requirement set out in the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research developed by the Health Research Authority for researchers conducting clinical trials of investigational medicinal products.
All of the NIHR GCP courses are free and available to NHS, UK universities, and other publicly funded organisations conducting and supporting clinical research. You can access GCP courses via the learning platform NIHR Learn or clicking the links to the right.
Relevant Training Courses
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NIHR Induction
An Introduction To Cultural Sensitivity In Research
This e-Learning course explains why inclusive research matters and how cultural understanding, values and beliefs can impact on research participation. The module concludes by exploring practical recommendations for removing barriers to inclusion that have come from the findings of the NIHRs Include project.
The course will take approximately 40 minutes to complete.
Informed Consent
The NIHR Clinical Research Network Yorkshire and Humber Introduction to Informed Consent workshop is designed for all staff wishing to gain a better understanding of the informed consent process required to enrol participants into a research project. It is also suitable for those working with participants engaged in research activity who may not be directly cared for in a clinic or hospital setting.
It is essential that you seek further support and guidance from your local R&D department, research leadership and/or line manager prior to undertaking informed consent for research activities. Whilst this workshop forms an element of your learning in this area you may be required to complete competency documents and follow organisational/Trust guidance in your place of work.
This workshop builds on the areas discussed in Good Clinical Practice therefore training and prior knowledge of GCP is assumed.
Click here to enrol onto the Real-Time Virtual session
Click here to enrol onto the Face-to Face session
Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement Planner
Developed by NIHR Newcastle BRC, this digital tool can help you embed PPIE activities into your projects at all stages of the research cycle. The questions asked in this planner are all the types of questions a PPIE professional would pose to a researcher to help them develop the best possible PPIE plans.
Data Quality in Research
This course is aimed at those new to research and also more experienced staff who would like to know more about data quality. This package is aimed at staff who will be undertaking data entry or data collection. Ideally, you should have some knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards
Research Support Service EDI Toolkit
Research Support Service EDI Toolkit
This resource has been developed to support researchers to better understand how to embed EDI in research design and to meet the NIHR’s EDI requirements. The toolkit advocates for best practice which goes beyond the NIHR's current requirements.
Introduction to Randomised Controlled Trials
This online course discusses the importance of trials in evidence-based medicine and provides the opportunity to learn about the trial lifecycle from conception to publication.
Improving Healthcare Through Clinical Research
This online course will discuss how medical treatments are discovered, tested and evaluated to improve healthcare for all.
Starting Out in Health and Social Care Research
Get step-by-step guidance on every stage of the research process to kickstart your career in health and social care research
Fundamentals of Clinical Research Delivery for Laboratory Staff
This training is appropriate for laboratory staff working to support research delivery where typically the work does not involve being delegated tasks that are the responsibility of a Principal Investigator.
Practical Laboratory Skills For Research Delivery Staff
Virtual learning for those involved in laboratory work relating to clinical research studies.
The Research Support Service
The NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) launched in October 2023, providing free and confidential advice and expertise for health and care researchers in England. The RSS provides support at every stage of the research journey, from pre-application through to post-award delivery.
The core services offered by the NIHR RSS include:
Pre and post-award advice from methodologists. This includes statisticians, qualitative researchers, health economists, social scientists, behavioural scientists, clinical trialists and others with expertise in study development
Advice on patient and public involvement and engagement
Advice on developing and delivering inclusive research
Support for clinical trial development and delivery
Opportunities to collaborate with centres of research excellence
Signposting to other sources of advice and support
To find out more about the NIHR RSS or to request support from one of the RSS hubs visit the NIHR Research Support Service website.
The Conversation: Journalistic Writing Courses for Academics
The Conversation is an independent source of news analysis and expert comment written by academic experts, working with professional journalists who help share their knowledge with the world. It offers short courses that cover how to pitch and write for The Conversation and reach non-academic audiences.
To find out more and complete these courses, visit the conversation website.
Media and Social Media Training for Researchers
The University of Sheffield offer media and social media training sessions throughout the academic year. You can register your interest on their website. The courses offered are:
Introduction to social media for researchers
Advanced social media for researchers
Twitter for Researchers
Introduction to vertical short form video for researchers
Resources for Inclusive Clinical Trials
STEP UP have created a hub of learning resources and training materials from trusted external sources to help facilitate inclusive clinical trial design and delivery.
Research involving human tissue
This module is designed with a number of pathways to allow users to select a role which reflects their own professional interest.
Develop your influencing skills
Whether you are new to leadership or well-seasoned, this suite of modules will provide you with the opportunity to build skills, learn about the latest leadership tools and reflect and practise new approaches. The self-led, e-learning modules and webinars will provide you with thought provoking content and insights, key learnings and practical ideas to support you in developing your leadership capabilities. And being self-led, means you have the freedom to choose which topic area feels most relevant to your needs at the time.
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