Studies that are not eligible

Studies which are not eligible for consideration for NIHR Clinical Research Network support are those that:

• Do not meet the eligibility criteria (PDF) definition of a ‘research study’ which is "the attempt to derive generalisable (i.e. of value to others in a similar situation) new knowledge by addressing clearly defined questions with systematic and rigorous methods". This excludes:

- Audits
- Needs Assessments
- Quality Improvements
- Other local service evaluations
- Banking of biological samples or data except where this activity is integral to a self-contained research project designed to test a clear hypothesis

• Do not have full research funding
• Are studies funded by training awards that are not a recognised part of a research career pathway