Principal Investigator Scheme

The aim of the Principal Investigator scheme is to develop and support individuals at local centres and to equip them with the training and skills to be local Principal Investigators for multi-centre research trials.

Person Specification

The scheme is designed to support both early-career and more established clinical researchers. The CTN will maintain a register of accredited PIs and their interests in order to match them to suitable studies.

Key benefits

  • Registration and accreditation of consultants with the requisite skills and attitudes to be local PIs
  • Provision of training in research skills
  • Supporting investigators in developing ideas and studies of their own
  • Opportunities to organise, chair or present at the CTN or other NIAA endorsed meetings
  • Recognition of contribution to various multicentre trials


Prospective members wishing to undertake the Principal Investigator scheme should select this option when registering on our Join the CTN page.