How To Get Involved

Members of the public help guide the research we do and are embedded in all of our work. Explore how you can get involved with the ARC East of England.

Everyone is welcome

There are many ways to take part, whatever your background or experience. 

Watch our public contributor Marie-Lyse share what it's like to be involved (watch the video here):

You might:

  • Join an advisory group
  • Review research ideas
  • Share your lived experience
  • Co‑design a study with researchers
  • Help shape how findings are shared with the public

You can view our Public Contributors here, who play a key role in shaping ARC East of England’s research and strategy. Please note that this list does not include all the individuals we work with.

We signpost people new to involvement to NIHR’s learning resources and guides.

Get in contact

Our simple contact form helps people express their interests and availability, helping us connect you with relevant involvement opportunities such as advisory groups, project input or co-design activities.

If you would like to express an interest in being involved with ARC East of England, please fill out our contact form below and someone will be in touch. 

Fill out the Expression of Interest form here