All NHS applications require authorisation by the academic sponsor. The University has one designated person who can confirm sponsorship of the research study. The designated individual at Manchester Metropolitan University is Dr Justine Daniels, Director of Research & Innovation.
A sponsor is the person or institution who takes responsibility for the initiation, management and financing (or arranging financing) of that study. For research conducted by staff and students within the University, Manchester Metropolitan will, on most occasions, be the sponsor.
Research sponsorship is required under the UK Framework for Health and Social Care Research for all studies that involve the NHS or Social Care Organisations (e.g. patients or those involved in the care of patients). It is also required for studies of medical devices, human tissue (when it is obtained from the NHS), invasive research involving prisoners or adults lacking capacity. All of these types of research require an NHS Research Ethics Committee (REC) Review.
Before the research can be submitted for REC review, the Research Ethics and Governance team will determine whether Manchester Metropolitan can sponsor your study, and if so, will conduct a thorough review before confirming sponsorship.