Terms of Reference

Member Network’s Commitments To ISARIC

Welcome to ISARIC, dedicated to advancing research on epidemic-prone infectious diseases through a global federation of clinical research networks. Our member networks consist of clinical researchers with access to three or more clinical research sites specializing in epidemic-prone infectious diseases. By joining ISARIC, members can expect collaborative opportunities, access to resources, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on epidemic-prone infectious disease research. Together, we strive to strengthen our collective efforts in addressing these critical health challenges.

Upon joining, each Network is expected to have a Member Representative who will serve as the liaison between their respective member network and ISARIC. h

The ISARIC Global Support Centre (GSC) recognise that additional support roles might be in existence:

  • A network coordinator, who will support the Member Representative with facilitating communications and collaborations among their network and ISARIC
  • A designated Principal Investigator (PI) who oversees the overall conduct of the networks’ clinical research study/studies. This might be different to the Member Representative.

Each Network must nominate a Member Representative and may also nominate a Network Coordinator / PI, if appropriate.

Member representative: Terms Of Reference

What are the roles and responsibilities of a member representative?

The member representative’s primary role is to liaise between ISARIC and their network to ensure engagement of the network in ISARIC activities.

Key Responsibilities of a Member Representative

  1. The member representative is expected to have a thorough understanding of ISARIC’s activities and be fully oriented to its mission, operations, and goals
  2. Each member representative (or designated delegate) exercises voting rights on behalf of their network, contributing to ISARIC’s governance, and supporting both strategic and operational decision-making. They are expected to participate in the Members Assembly and comply with the Code of Conduct.
  3. The member representative plays a vital role in communications and advocacy for the network. Responsibilities may include:
  • Coordinating and facilitating communication between their clinical research sites and ISARIC, as needed
  • Promoting ISARIC’s mission and sharing relevant updates with their clinical research sites
  • Identifying and supporting individuals from their network to participate in capacity-building and training opportunities, such as the Clinical Research During Outbreaks (CREDO) programme
  • Representing ISARIC at external meetings, conferences, and events, and seeking opportunities for collaboration and partnership
  • Sharing information about network-led activities that are relevant to ISARIC and the broader clinical research community.

ISARIC Administrative Body: Terms Of Reference

This section describes the roles and responsibilities of ISARIC Administrative Body, which consists of the Executive Board (EB), ISARIC Hubs and GSC.

 

What is the ISARIC Administrative Body?

The ISARIC EB adhere to the following Terms Of Reference.

ISARIC Hubs are funded to deliver specific initiatives / programmes of work.

The Global Support Centre is based at the University of Oxford, United Kingdom, and will provide technical and administrative support needed to deliver the internal services of ISARIC to its members.

 

What is the role and responsibilities of ISARIC Administrative Body?

  • The EB will oversee the delivery of the ISARIC purpose, mission, and vision
  • The EB will oversee operational and financial implementation of the agreed ISARIC workplan
  • The GSC will provide scientific and technical support to ISARIC projects
  • The GSC will maintain the network portfolio, prepare and distribute reports, as necessary, to update the broader network stakeholders
  • The Hubs will deliver specific programmes of work.