Information for researchers

Research Route Map – the nation’s online source of information, guidance and resources for anyone undertaking health or social care research in Wales.

The research route map is designed to give researchers and research teams easy, user friendly guidance on every aspect of the research process. It makes clear the support available from Health and Care Research Wales and others, providing guidance, best practice examples and key documents and templates, including information on:

• Involving the public in your research
• Obtaining approval to run a study in the UK
• Identify and apply for study costs
• Funding
• Getting registered on the research directory
• Research support for Primary Care

Training

Health and Care Research Wales provides a high-quality, needs-driven training programme which is delivered across Wales. All Health and Care Research Wales training courses offer CPD certification.

For more information visit the Health and Care Research Wales website.

Useful links

• NHS library services
• UK policy framework for health and social care research
• Intellectual property policy