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It aims to streamline the application process and provide a simpler request mechanism for Partner Organisations who need research nurse support. For any questions on the system, please email <a href="mailto:kelly.hollier@nihr.ac.uk">kelly.hollier@nihr.ac.uk</a>. </p> <p> <img src="/lcrn/west-midlands/images/ACROSS%20Flyer%203.jpeg" alt="ACROSS flyer" width="326" height="468" /></p> <p> Watch this short <a href="https://youtu.be/bzc-_07-N2w">video</a> about the role of Clinical Research Nurses</p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Early Contact & Engagement with Researchers (ECER)</strong></span></p> <p>For any study that is eligible or applying for CRN support, whether commercially or non-commercially sponsored, we offer a range of services across the research delivery pathway that will help study set up and delivery to time and target. The ECER Team provides support to all local Partner Organisations. So if you have a study at the research idea stage, grant application stage or beyond, please get in touch to discuss how we can support your study.</p> <p>0121 371 8565</p> <p><a href="mailto:studysupport.crnwestmidlands@nihr.ac.uk">studysupport.crnwestmidlands@nihr.ac.uk</a></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Learning & Development</strong></span></p> <div dir="ltr"> <p dir="ltr">We are committed to delivering high quality training to NHS research staff throughout our region that are involved in the conduct of studies accepted onto the NIHR CRN Portfolio. Access to such training enables research staff to understand their own roles and responsibilities and to conduct studies to the highest ethical and scientific standards.</p> <p>Training is freely available to all staff who contribute to NIHR Portfolio studies in the region. 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