This tool will help you work out whether your study needs approval from an NHS REC. You can print the answer as evidence. Stay up to date with latest news, updates to regulations and upcoming learning events

The Health Research Authority and the Devolved Administrations provide a Research Ethics Service so that research proposals relating to their areas of responsibility can be reviewed by a Research Ethics Committee (REC). Research Ethics Committees protect the rights, safety, dignity and wellbeing of research participants.

2025年2月21日 · Whether you are following the HRA Approval or REC-only route, the following steps apply: Complete a research application form on the Integrated Research Application System (IRAS) Guidance on completing the form is available on the IRAS site. Prepare your study documents; Book your application in through the Online Booking Service

Not all research conducted within the UK requires review by an NHS Research Ethics Committee (REC). This decision tool: will help you to determine if your study requires a review by an NHS REC

The aim of this decision tool is to help you decide whether or not your study is research as defined by the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research. It is based on the Defining Research table produced by the Research Ethics Service. You will be presented with a short series of YES or NO questions.

The HRA Assessment Review Portal (HARP) is a database which was established to record and track the progress of research applications which have been submitted to the Health Research Authority. Information held in HARP is held securely and confidentially. Access to HARP is restricted to authorised users.

This page provides you with instructions on how to apply for HRA including Research Ethics Committee (REC) approval for your research via the Integrated Research Application System (IRAS) or Combined Review (CWOW) for CTIMP studies. Please also refer to the SOP on NHS REC approval Standard Operating Procedures section.

Health Research Authority Approval is the process for research in the NHS in England. It comprises a review by an NHS Research Ethics Committee (REC) (where required) as well as an assessment of regulatory compliance, and study-wide research governance checks undertaken by dedicated HRA staff.

2025年1月2日 · When a research application is submitted to the Health Research Authority sometimes it is reviewed by a Research Ethics Committees (REC). Every year the volunteers that make up the committees review thousands of research applications and amendments to studies and provide an opinion on the application.

Studies that require HRA approval, will need to submit their application electronically via the Integrated Research Application System (IRAS). IRAS is used for applying for permissions and approvals required for health and social care research in the UK (e.g. HRA, CAG, MHRA).