Guidance and Resources

Understanding research 

• A research handbook for patients and the public (EQUIP Study) 
• Navigating Digital Health: A guide to data and artificial intelligence in healthcare (Imperial College, London) 

Becoming a co-applicant

For some studies you might be asked to become a public co-applicant. A co-applicant is involved in the development of the grant application and has some responsibility for the management and/or delivery of the study. This role requires more commitment compared to most other involvement activities and often experienced public contributors are approached for this role. The below guidance may help you to find out more about, and navigate, the co-applicant role. 

• Guidance on the roles and responsibilities of public co-applicants in research (NIHR)

Becoming a co-researcher

• A guide for co-researchers working on co-produced projects (University of York) 

Virtual involvement 

The School has produced "how to use" guides for software which might be used to enable virtual involvement. The guides will explain, making use of screenshots, how to join in meetings and participate with their most common features.

• How to use Zoom (for computers)
• How to use Zoom (for mobile devices - Android)
• How to use Microsoft Teams (for computers)
• How to use Microsoft Teams (for mobile devices - Android)

Together with partner NIHR organisations, the SPCR has produced an information flyer on virtual involvement, focusing on video calling. The flyer gives you more information on software you might come across and tips and tricks derived from experienced public contributors and PPI coordinators. The flyer can be downloaded here.