Help Us Guarantee High Standards of Research on the Isle of Wight

All social care research and evaluation projects have to be passed through the Council's Research Governance Framework. The process relies on the help and assistance of people with research expertise.

The Council's Research Governance Framework ensures that projects are well planned and executed, ethical and of benefit. A small group of volunteers with varied experience of research support the process by undertaking peer reviews of research and evaluation applications. New peer reviewers are always welcome.

The peer review process helps people to share knowledge and skills, as well as refreshing their involvement in the world of research and evaluation. Reviewers enhance their CV and can influence the quality of sometimes high profile knowledge building.

Very little time is required to undertake each review and peer support is available. Approved training on research methodologies and ethical decision making is available.

Masters level research or previous involvement on the business end of research programmes would qualify anyone to join the peer review group. Experience of social care or educational research is desirable but not essential. If you are interested, please contact the Research Governance Co-ordinator: