Curated links and guides for GP practices, sponsors and researchers. Everything you need in one place.
Good Clinical Practice training for all staff involved in clinical research. Free via NIHR Learn. Essential starting point for any research-active practice.
Go to NIHR GCP →Demonstrates your practice is equipped to host clinical research. Attracts additional NIHR payments and signals readiness to commercial sponsors.
RCGP Research →The international standard for clinical trial conduct. Essential reading for all principal investigators and sub-investigators.
Read the guideline →£15,000–£100,000 for GP practices to build research infrastructure. Applications via your Regional Research Delivery Network.
Find out more →Longer-term projects to strengthen research delivery systems. For PCNs, federations and collaborative applications.
NIHR RDN →Research grants of up to £2,000 (Practitioner Allowance) for GPs undertaking research activity. Applications open twice yearly.
SFB Grants →Is your project research or service evaluation? Use the HRA decision tool to find out — it determines whether you need REC approval.
HRA Decision Tool →Regulatory guidance for clinical trials involving investigational medicinal products (CTIMPs) in the UK.
MHRA Guidance →The single system for applying for permissions and approvals for health and social care research in the UK.
IRAS →A complete introduction to research in GP settings — types, funders, regulators and why it matters.
Read the guideStep-by-step from GCP training to NIHR registration to your first enrolled patient.
Read the guidePlain-English regulatory guide for GP practices delivering or hosting research.
Read the guideWhy GP data is the richest source of RWE in the NHS and how it shapes drug development.
Read the guideWhat pharmaceutical and medtech sponsors need to know before partnering with GP practices.
Read the guideThe Primary Care Research Alliance supports GP practices and sponsors through every step of the research process.
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