Procedure & Protocols

Approval Process

Pre-approval process – New Projects
Research will need to be endorsed by individual PCTs in the first instance. Where there is no external sponsor, Brent PCT may provide a sponsor role. The procedure for endorsement is indicated by the flowchart (see appendix):

Pre-Approval Checklist
The procedures and/or data required are listed below and will need to be completed/provided before a project is submitted for approval (informal discussion of issues can be done at any point to avoid repeated complete re-application):

• Protocol
• Information sheet for participants
• Peer/independent review process
• Example of consent form
• Start date and expected duration
• Parties involved (see below)
• Venue details
• Contracts and agreements between parties

Finance

• Written agreements with sponsors/funders
• Appropriate costing and management
• Ensurance of probity
• Identification of intellectual property
• IP agreements with partners
• Agreements with funders for compensation

Project Registration Form
Honary Contract