The call supports the implementation of activities that foster an active and meaningful patient and public involvement in research. Supported activities can include the following:
e.g. Citizens are co-applicants, identify research opportunities, are involved in agenda setting, are members of project advisory and steering groups, co-develop patient information or other materials, undertale interviews with participants or carry out research etc.
Not supported are activities were citizens are only in a passive role or recipients of information:
e.g. citizens are recruited for clinical trials, completing questionnaires, participate in interviews or focus groups, receive information about research (e.g. via media etc., science festivals etc.).