We are pleased to announce the launch of the Commercial Research Resource Pack, developed in partnership by the NIHR South East and East Midlands Regional Research Delivery Networks. 

This comprehensive resource pack is designed to support research delivery staff by providing an accessible, guided overview of the lifecycle of commercial research. It equips research teams with flexible, on-demand resources to deepen their understanding of the commercial research process. From start to finish, it covers key stages and best practices that can be completed at each user’s own pace.

The resource pack provides a step-by-step guide through the commercial research lifecycle, with resources to support each phase. It can be accessed anytime, allowing staff to complete relevant learning modules at their convenience.


Most resources are available on the NIHR Learn platform, which requires an account for access. Staff can create an account by selecting “Create Account” on the NIHR Learn sign-in page.

We would be grateful if you could share this information with your teams and encourage them to explore the Commercial Research Resource Pack.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please email se.rrdn@nihr.ac.uk

Access the Commercial Research Resource Pack here