29 September 2026
Over the past 25 years, the BSR registers have built extraordinary real-world evidence resources covering , , and . This data has helped answer important questions about treatment safety, effectiveness, long-term outcomes and patient experience, leading to research that has influenced clinical practice both in the UK and internationally.
Whether you're a clinician with an idea from your own practice, a trainee looking for a project, an academic developing a grant application or an experienced researcher seeking real-world evidence, the registers are open to new research proposals.
The expert teams at the University of Manchester and the University of Aberdeen have decades of experience working with register data and can help refine research questions, explore what data is available and assess feasibility. To find out more about accessing BSR register data, visit our data access pages or get in touch with the University of Manchester or University of Aberdeen register teams to discuss your ideas.
The registers also support the development of future research leaders through opportunities such as the . The scheme provides hands-on experience in delivering national clinical research studies, helping participants develop practical research skills and gain recognised research experience. Through involvement in studies such as the BSRBR-RA, participants can contribute to recruitment, data collection and study delivery while working alongside experienced research teams
Find out more
- Find out more about the NIHR Associate Principal Investigator Scheme:
- Explore the BSRBR-RA study:
- Discover the BSRBR-JIA register:
- Learn more about the BSR-PsA register:
- Explore the BSRBR-AS register: