The key features of the JRO include:
– Single point of entry for all human clinical and health research
– More unified and streamlined processes for research governance, costings, contracts and sponsorship
– Improved oversight of research performance
– Improved understanding and management of research income
Role of the JRO to date:
– Approval of applications for sponsorship of health research projects and applications for hosting of health research projects
– Implementing costing and contracting for health research projects
– Monitoring and audit of health research activity for compliance with national and local guidelines and preparation for inspection by regulatory authorities
– Developing, disseminating and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)