We aim to make it easier for researchers to involve the public, as Public Contributors, in their research. The benefits of involving Public Contributors include:
- Increased chances of funding success.
- Improved study design and recruitment.
- Relevant research that has an impact.
Our public involvement support service
We can provide services and undertake activities to support public involvement with a research grant application and to facilitate public involvement throughout a research study. These services and activities include:
- Acting as public involvement lead on research grant applications.
- Costing public involvement activities on research grant applications
- Good practice guidance and facilitation for involving the public – at all stages of the research process.
- Help with plain English summaries and ‘patient friendly’ documents.
- Help and advice on accessing hard to reach groups.
- Links with service users, patient groups and condition specific organisations.
- Facilitating feedback from our Participate Network on research proposals - either face-to-face or online.
Financial support for public involvement
The University's Public Engagement Unit has launched the Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) Activity Fund.
The fund provides up to £550 to support activities that involve members of the public and community groups in shaping research. The fund is designed to help researchers to improve the quality, relevance, and impact of their research through meaningful involvement and engagement, at any stage of the research process.
Applications to the fund can be submitted throughout the year and will be reviewed monthly by Dr Lisa Austin and the Public Engagement Unit.
