Q: Am I required to participate in every project I'm approached for?
A: No, participation in projects is entirely voluntary. You're free to choose which opportunities align with your interests and capacity.
Q: Can I specify my preferences for collaboration and communication?
A: Yes, you can indicate whether you'd like your details to be shared directly with potential collaborators or if you prefer to be contacted by the NIHR RSS advisors first.
Q: How will I be notified of potential collaboration opportunities?
A: Depending on your communication preferences, you'll either be contacted directly by potential collaborators or by the RSS advisors with information about relevant projects.
Q: Can I change my communication preferences or withdraw from the database later?
A: Yes, you can update your communication preferences or opt-out of the database at any time by contacting sharli [dot] paphitis [at] kcl [dot] ac [dot] uk.
Q: How is my personal information protected?
A: We take data privacy seriously and will handle your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection regulations. Your details will only be shared for the purpose of facilitating research collaborations and will not be used for any other purpose.
Q: Who is eligible to join?
A: We aim to be as inclusive as possible, welcoming anyone with qualitative methodological expertise! In order to join in collaborative bids for funding or ongoing funded research, some funders may have restrictions about whether you are affiliated with a university or NHS Trust. There may also be additional requirements from funders about your contract length. It’s important to discuss these requirements with any potential collaborators and your employer. For researchers on fixed term contracts that do not extend beyond the length of the project grant, you should: check the funder requirements, discuss the options available for the extension of your contract if the grant covers your salary with your institution, or investigate options of working as a consultant on grants before agreeing to be involved as a collaborator.
