Involving the public/ partners in research

• How to engage the public in research
• Getting started with partnerships
• Funding for co-production
• External resources with further guidance

How to engage the public and community partners in research

Independent Mind

This toolkit will help you understand how to make the most out of partnership working.

Getting started with partnerships

Warwick Institute of Engagement

What questions should you be talking through when you start a new partnership? How to navigate university systems and support a productive working relationship.

Collaboration and Co-production Fund

Warwick Institute of Engagement runs a fund specifically to support you to develop relationships with external collaborators. Awards are for up to £3,000 to develop new, or expand existing relationships.

PPI (Patient and Public Involvement) resources for applicants to NIHR research programmesLink opens in a new window

National Institute for Healthcare Research

Guidance from the Institute on best practice across the sector for PPI work including UK standards

Partnership workingLink opens in a new window

National Coordinating Centre for Public Engagement (NCCPE)

Guidance for working with specific types of partners including schools, museums, festivals, science centres and more.