Associate Principle Investigator Scheme Launch Event

What is the Associate Principal Investigator Scheme

The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Associate Principal Investigator (PI) Scheme links healthcare professionals who are not involved in research with a study PI at the same site for a period of six months. A set of tasks relating to study management at site is completed and the Associate PI is awarded a certificate on completion of the scheme for their training portfolio.

The aims of the scheme are:

1. To make research a routine part of clinical training.
2. To develop doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals to be the PIs of the future.
3. To recognise and promote doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals engagement in NIHR portfolio research in a consistent manner.

Virtual launch event

The NIHR is hosting an educational event to provide you with further information about the Associate PI Scheme and its benefits.

What to expect on the day

• Information about the history of the Associate PI Scheme.
• An overview of the Associate PI Scheme
• The opportunity to hear about the Scheme from a variety of perspectives, for example CTUs, Royal Colleges, Chief Investigators (CIs), Principal Investigators (PIs) and Alumni of the Associate PI Scheme.
• Further information on the potential benefits of the Associate PI Scheme.
• Guidance on how you can participate in the Associate PI Scheme.
• The opportunity to ask any questions you might still have about the Scheme.