Be Part of Research is an NIHR campaign to engage the public with participation in research (see key messages). The Be Part of Research website allows users to search for and sign up to be contacted about studies that interest them. The below resources are to promote this service and research participation. For information contact sc.rrdn@nihr.ac.uk
Be Part of Research website:
Visit the Be Part of Research website
About research: learn more about what taking part in research involves, including participant case studies
Search for studies: search for studies by keyword and location, for example diabetes, Oxford
Volunteer database: register to be notified about studies by condition and location. Researchers can apply for the NIHR to contact relevant volunteers for their study on their behalf
Posters and leaflets:
Order free posters and leaflets (free account required) featuring information about taking part in studies and registering at Be Part of Research. See PDFs of the designs here
Display screens / screensaver:
Images: download horizontal and vertical display screens for use in healthcare settings about the Be Part of Research volunteer service
Screensaver: download screensaver
Videos: download short videos about the volunteer service (can be used without sound):
Social media:
Share information about Be Part of Research via social media
Graphics: download NIHR graphics about the Be Part of Research volunteer service for your social media
Videos: download videos optimised for mobile viewing (videos A-C)
Social media board: write on this 'I support research because...' sign and post pictures of you and your colleagues holding it on social media
Call to action: use this text in social media posts:
Search for and sign up to be contacted about studies you could take part in at https://bepartofresearch.nihr.ac.uk/ #BePartOfResearch @NIHRresearch
RDN website: participant stories
We are keen to feature the stories of people who have taken part in NIHR RDN-supported studies on our website, please provide this form to participants who may be willing to share their story.
Newsletters:
Public newsletters: include this text about signing up to Be Part of Research in newsletters for the public
Staff newsletters: include this text in staff newsletters about how researchers can apply to use the Be Part of Research volunteer database
Student newsletters: include this text about signing up to Be Part of Research in newsletters for students
WhatsApp message:
Scan a QR code to create a message about Be Part of Research in WhatsApp to send to your contacts