Join thousands of students across the UK who are shaping the future of healthcare just by getting involved in research.
Be Part of Research is a free service which makes it easy to find and take part in vital health and care research across the UK.
Simply choose which health conditions you're interested in. We'll match you to suitable research studies - then you decide if you'd like to take part.
Why should you get involved?
Make a real impact on health issues that matter—mental health, vaping, stress, diet, health and lifestyle and more.
Gain hands-on experience in research, learn how it works and what it can do.
Be part of something bigger - help improve lives through the power of science and problem-solving.
Young people in research
Sanjana’s story
At just 19, Sanjana was told that she would eventually need a heart transplant. After agreeing to take part in research, she became the first patient in the UK to receive a heart transplant that tested an innovative method of travel for the donated hearts.
Gulliver's story
Gulliver was able to return to work after taking medication for severe depression as part of a research trial. Now he is urging others to take part in studies to shape the future of healthcare.
Sophie’s story
Sophie took part in a study into the health effects of a vegan diet. Hear from her about why she took part to help others in the future:
Learn more about research
Research needs all kinds of people
Every time someone receives a test, scan, or treatment, it’s because of the many people who took part in health and care research. More volunteers are always needed and it’s critical that they come from a range of different ages, ethnicities and backgrounds.
Fit and healthy? You’re needed in research
Most research also needs healthy volunteers to take part. Healthy volunteers are people who are completely free of the condition being studied. Taking part in research as a healthy volunteer will help other people. There can be unexpected benefits for you as well.
Understanding eating disorders
Eating disorders are complex and often misunderstood conditions that affect almost 4 million people in the UK. There is much that clinicians still don’t know about eating disorders and why some people are affected more than others. That’s why research into eating disorders is not just important, it’s vital.
