Join our advisory panel

Are you interested in helping shape and influence Children of the 90s – one of the most detailed studies of its kind in the world?

In the early 1990s, thousands of babies born in the former county of Avon were enrolled into the Children of the 90s health study, also known as the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC). It was created to learn more about pregnancy and child development and has since led to many important discoveries about health and wellbeing.

The ALSPAC Participant and Public Advisory Panel (APPAP) exists to give the views and opinions of participants and the public on our research.

We are looking to recruit new members to give us their opinions on aspects of the study. In particular, members of the public are welcome to apply.

Those involved will be paid £27.50 per hour for their time.

Express your interest in being a new member of APPAP via the online form here.

  • Meetings will be held online every eight weeks, and there will occasionally be a meeting in person (travel expenses will be provided).
  • The meetings will last no longer than two hours. Ahead of the meetings, members will be sent documents for review.

As a panel member, you will be required to:

  • provide advice, guidance and feedback on the progress of the study
  • provide views to researchers on proposed new studies
  • provide views on the design and content of new questionnaires
  • review participant facing written content
  • provide advice and guidance on policies to support the running of the study
  • provide information and advice on participant burden
  • guide and advise on the dissemination and impact of research findings to study participants and the wider public.

 

  • Participant and public involvement in research is vital to make studies more relevant, more effective and improve the quality of the research it conducts
  • Children of the 90s provides the international research community with a rich resource for the study of environmental and genetic factors that affect a person’s health and development. Through our research we aim to inform policy and practices that will provide a better life for future generations. Being part of the advisory panel means you have the chance to shape and influence our practices and upcoming studies.
  • You will be reimbursed £55 per meeting for your time.

If you would like to join our advisory panel, please complete the expression of interest form.

We will be in touch with you as soon as possible to let you know if you have been invited for an informal, online interview.

If you have any questions about APPAP or would like to discuss your application, please email info@childrenofthe90s.ac.uk and one of our team will get back to you.

The APPAP terms of reference can be found here: ALSPAC Participant and Public Advisory Panel terms of reference (PDF, 136kB)