Chief Investigator Network Group (CING)
The guidance below has been collated by CING, which develops and shares best practice in order to build stronger relationships and collaborations between CTUs and the Chief Investigator community in the conduct of clinical trials. For more information about CING please click here. For a list of current CING members please click here.
Guidance
UKCRC Registered CTU Network Clinical Director Framework [June 2025]
This framework for clinical director role descriptions in the UKCRC Registered Clinical Trials Units Network was developed by CING, and approved by the Network’s Executive Committee. The framework is intended to: document the different models of clinical input to CTUs that exist in the Network; provide CTUs without clinical input with a framework to inform them if they wished to consider setting up a clinical director/equivalent role; and enable CTUs with a clinical director/equivalent role to reflect on their model in the light of the others available. The document is accompanied by redacted examples of a variety of role/job descriptions for directors that were kindly shared by CTU Directors as part of the consultation that informed this framework.
Checklist for Chief Investigator Engagement [February 2018]
This document was developed by the Network’s Efficient Trial Conduct Group as a guide about areas to consider when embarking upon a new clinical trial collaboration. The document is designed to support the relationship between the chief investigator and the clinical trials unit. It has been adapted by some clinical trials unit around the UK. A fully editable version of this document may be obtained by emailing regctus@leeds.ac.uk.
Training
How to be a Great Chief Investigator for Clinical Trials
These workshops are designed for both current and aspiring Chief Investigators of clinical trials, with a clear goal: to equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in conducting clinical trials through effective collaboration with a clinical trials unit.
Each event features expert guidance, interactive activities, and a collaborative learning environment.
The timetable for these workshops that happen three times per year is planned 2025-2028. Information about future courses may be obtained by emailing regctus@leeds.ac.uk.
Collaborate
The Chief Investigator Network Group (CING) is currently creating resources to support the collaboration between CTUs & CIs and promote the development of the CIs of the future. To register interest in getting involved with CING, please email regctus@leeds.ac.uk.
Membership
For a list of current Chief Investigator Network Group members please click here.
