Clinical research nursing is an important and rapidly growing specialty, which promotes and develops the vital role of nurses in the delivery of high-quality clinical research. Ensuring a vibrant clinical research culture throughout the health and social care system is essential to finding new and innovative solutions to health and care needs.

This award aims to recognise and acknowledge a student nurse who has shown themselves to be a true advocate for clinical research, for example, by promoting it to their peers through their experience or raising the profile of clinical research placements through positive impacts.

The category is open to entries from pre-registration student nurses from both the health and social care sector. Placement providers may also nominate candidates.

The judges are looking for an exceptional student nurse who can demonstrate excellence in areas such as the following:

Improving awareness and understanding of clinical research nursing, by actively promoting the relationship between high-quality care and research outcomes

Leadership by sharing experiences of best clinical research nursing practice connecting with colleagues to network best practice, using a wide variety of media

A passion for nursing research by dynamically engaging in research-related activities and acting as a role model for other students

Excellent understanding of the concepts of clinical research nursing appropriate for undergraduate level please attach any supporting evidence to your application that you feel is relevant.

This can include testimonials, mentor or university staff feedback or student evaluations or any other appropriate evidence. If you are shortlisted for this award, and with coronavirus conditions permitting, you will be invited to attend our covid-19 secure offices to present to the judges. The shortlist will be informed of any changes to the final judging process.