Research request hub

How to request support for your research project

The Brain Charity regularly receives research requests from academics seeking to recruit participants for studies relating to neurological conditions. We recognise the importance of research in improving understanding, treatment, and support — and we are committed to supporting ethical, meaningful projects wherever possible.

As a small charity supporting people affected by neurological conditions across the UK, we need to carefully manage the number of requests we receive to ensure they align with our mission and capacity.

Complete our research request form here.

How we consider research requests

All research requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Completing our request form helps us understand your project clearly and determine whether, and how, we may be able to support you.

Please note that submitting a request does not guarantee promotion or recruitment support. Decisions are based on factors including:

Relevance to people affected by neurological conditions
Ethical approval and safeguarding considerations
Potential benefit to participants and the wider neurological community
Our current capacity and resources

What support we may be able to offer

Where appropriate, and subject to capacity, support may include:

Sharing opportunities via our website, newsletter, or social media
Signposting opportunities to our service users
Advising on accessible and inclusive recruitment approaches

We are unable to:

Directly recruit participants on your behalf
Share personal data or contact details of our clients
Support projects without appropriate ethical approval

Ethical approval

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We only consider requests for research projects that have received ethical approval from a recognised ethics committee, or where ethical approval is actively being sought and clearly explained.

Research Request Form

If you would like to request support with promoting or recruiting for your research, please complete the form below. This ensures we have all the information needed to assess your request fairly and efficiently.

Complete our research request form here.

Supporting The Brain Charity

As a small charity, reviewing and supporting research requests requires staff time and resources. While not required, researchers are invited to consider making a voluntary donation to The Brain Charity as a thank you for our support.