The Health Research Authority (HRA) and the Research Ethics Committees (REC) require researchers to submit an annual report to update them on the progress of the research. The process for submitting the progress report depends on the approvals required for your research. More information and forms to complete are available on the HRA website.
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If you are funded by an NIHR award, you will need to submit an annual progress report online through Researchfish to demonstrate the value and impact of your research. If this applies to you, you will get an email from the NIHR when it’s time to submit your report. Further information can be found on the NIHR website.
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When your last participant has made their last visit as part of the research, you will need to submit an end of study declaration to the HRA and/or REC within 90 days. The process for declaring the end of study varies according to the approvals required for your research. More information and the forms you need to complete can be found on the HRA website.
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You will also need to send a final report on your research, which includes whether the study achieved its objectives, the main findings, and arrangements for publication or dissemination of the research, including any feedback to participants, to the HRA and/or REC within 12 months of the end of the study. More information can be found on the HRA website.
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If Solent NHS Trust sponsors your study, copies of progress reports, end of study declarations, dissemination plans (particularly how you plan to tell your participants and patients about your findings) and final reports must be sent to the research governance office. If your research is published, a copy of the article must be sent to us too. Please email them stating your study IRAS number.