Call for applications to become an NHS Host Organisation for a Comprehensive Local Research Network

FOR INFORMATION ONLY - THE DEADLINE FOR THIS CALL HAS NOW PASSED

The development of a Comprehensive Research Network (CRN) is a key element of the government strategy "Best Research for Best Health". CRN will form a core component of the national Clinical Research Network covering the population of England to support high quality research for all diseases and areas of patient need. It will consist of a number of Comprehensive Local Research Networks (CLRNs) and in December 2006, the UKCRN Coordinating Centre wrote to all NHS organisations to consult of the configuration of the CLRNs.

The UKCRN Coordinating Centre is now inviting applications from NHS organisations, within those SHA areas where the CLRN configurations have been agreed, to become a host organisation for a CLRN.

The CLRN configuration has been confirmed in seven SHA geographical areas across England.

Applicants should also refer to other background documents which can be accessed here.

The deadline for receipt of applications is 12 noon on Thursday 1 March 2007.

Enquiries regarding the applications process can be directed to:

Dr Jonathan Gower
UKCRN Lead for Yorkshire and the Humber
Tel: 0113 343 7034
Email: j.gower@ukcrn.org.uk

John Sitzia
UKCRN Lead for South East Coast
Tel: 01903 285224
Email: j.sitzia@ukcrn.org.uk  

The UKCRN Coordinating Centre will bring together a committee to consider applications on behalf of the Deparment of Health in March 2007.