Acknowledging the BioResource

All publications and communications based on BioResource-supported studies must acknowledge our contribution.

Acknowledgement text for publications

Suggested wording for publications:


“We thank NIHR BioResource volunteers for their participation, and gratefully acknowledge NIHR BioResource centres, NHS Trusts and staff for their contribution. We thank the National Institute for Health and Care Research, NHS Blood and Transplant, and Health Data Research UK as part of the Digital Innovation Hub Programme. The views expressed are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of the NHS, the NIHR or the Department of Health and Social Care.”

Consortium citation

Include NIHR BioResource as an author for studies using substantial primary data. 

Contact publications@bioresource.nihr.ac.uk to confirm authorship and request the full author list.

A full list of BioResource supported publications is also available for reference


Social media

All social media posts regarding a study that the NIHR BioResource has supported should acknowledge the BioResource by including our social media handles on  X and LinkedIn.


Publication Costs

Where the NIHR BioResource is acknowledged, the BioResource is unable to pay or contribute to the costs associated with publications arising from studies.


Where the NIHR BioResource is a named author, the BioResource will contribute up to a third of the publication costs upon production of a suitable invoice.