Research Passport and Letter of Access Procedure

This guidance contains details of the NHS mechanism for researchers to obtain an honorary research contract.

Overview

This process provides a step-by-step guide for researchers employed by UCL who have obtained approval to undertake honorary research within the NHS and need a 'Research Passport' to do so. The forms to be completed in order to apply for a research passport available on the webpage.

Contents include

Procedure
Contacts for further information

Who should read this policy

UCL researchers applying for permission to conduct research in the NHS as honorary staff
Principal Investigators
Those managing UCL research conducted in partner NHS organizations