Marie Curie Doctoral Network application for the ‘TRUST-RadAI – ‘Training Researchers for User Safe and Trustworthy Radiology AI’ project
Introduction
Research Area:
artificial intelligence
What is the research about?
Patient and public perspectives are essential to ensuring that AI is developed and used in healthcare in ways that reflect public values, expectations, safety, and patient-centred care. This research aims to explore how we can maintain patient-centredness and safety as intelligent technologies become increasingly integrated into healthcare.
To help guide this work, we are seeking members of the public to join a Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) Group. Your insights will help ensure that the research addresses the questions and concerns that matter most to patients and the wider public.
What will involvement involve?
PPI contributors will be invited to participate at key stages of a three-year PhD research programme, including:
- An initial ideation meeting (to take place as soon as possible)
- Approximately six online discussion sessions (around two per year) throughout the project
- A final review meeting during project completion (anticipated January 2028)
Each meeting will last approximately one hour and will be held online. Sessions will provide an opportunity to review project progress, offer feedback, and help ensure the research remains aligned with patient and public priorities.
No preparation will be required in advance, although background documents may be shared for anyone who wishes to read them before meetings.
Who can apply?
We welcome applications from members of the public who:
- Have attended a radiology department for imaging examinations such as X-ray, CT (CAT) scans, MRI, or ultrasound
- Have supported a family member, friend, or carer through such examinations
Meetings and documentation will be provided in English and meetings will take place during UK/Ireland working hours.
We hope to recruit at least six public contributors. Previous PPI experience would be welcomed but is not essential.
Reimbursement
There is no payment available for the initial ideation phase. However, if the associated grant application is successful, contributors will be reimbursed for all subsequent PPI involvement in line with project funding arrangements.
Application Deadlines
- Ideation phase: 15 December 2026
- Ongoing project involvement: 31 May 2027
How to Apply
To express your interest, please email Dr Clare Rainey (Principal Investigator) at clare.rainey@ucc.ie.
We would be delighted to hear from individuals interested in helping shape the future of safe, patient-centred AI in healthcare.
Opportunity for:
Involvement Opportunity Details
Time
Time commitment:
Initial ideation phase (now): 2 or 3 face to face (online) meetings, lasting approximately 30 minutes. Project and training phase (following successful funding); over approximately 4 years, touchpoint meetings (usually online video call) to gain insight into the progress and applicability of the projects. These will take place at key milestones.
Contact between meetings:
Email updates & access to website for updates (if project successful)
Length of involvement:
Maximum 4 years
Start date for involvement:
15/10/2026
Logistics
Where?
If online, explain how:
Teams
If in person, explain where:
Not applicable
Other ways of communicating:
Funding available for:
If no funding available, explain why:
No funding available for initial meetings, but there will be payment for contributors’ time factored into the grant budget, and made available, should the project be funded.
Other Information
Stage of the research study/ programme:
Early planning
Is this opportunity for PPI in a PhD:
Yes
Closing date to contact researchers:
31/05/2027
Research Team
Contact person:
Dr Clare Rainey
University/organisation:
University College Cork
Contact email:
clare.rainey@ucc.ie
Researcher background:
Medicine/Radiology/AI
Research funder:
Marie-Sklodowska-Curie Actions: Doctoral Networks
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