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Table 6 Example of draft framework

From: Developing a consolidated research framework for clinical allied health professionals practising in the UK

B. Research Project Planning and Development

Knowledge

 Has knowledge of a range of study designs and methodologies relevant to clinical research

Core

 Understanding of different phases of research process

Core

 Knowledge of the requirements for Public involvement in research

Core

 Awareness of regulatory and legal frameworks and implications for clinical research design and development

Intermediate

 Understanding of funding sources

Intermediate

 Understanding of financial management in the design and conduct of research

Intermediate

Skills and behaviour

 Identifies problems and issues arising from practice and develops research questions based on this

Awareness

 Develops research teams appropriate to the research methods

Intermediate

 Writes research proposals

Intermediate

 Successfully applies for grants and fellowships

Intermediate

 Designs research studies using appropriate method for the research question

Intermediate

 Describes and summarise specific processes essential to ensure regulatory approval

Intermediate

 Adjusts design appropriately when unforeseen problems arise

Intermediate

 Plans and coordinates detailed research programmes

Advanced